Systematic Theology

Undertake a critical and creative engagement with Christian thought in a context of intellectual diversity.

Research profile

You will join academic staff and graduate students who represent a variety of nationalities and theological perspectives. This intellectual diversity is strongly encouraged. Recent PhD projects have included research into:

  • Augustine
  • Contextual theology
  • Dutch Neo-Calvinism
  • Ecclesiology
  • Eschatology
  • Medieval theology
  • Pneumatology
  • Providence
  • Puritan theology
  • The history of Reformed theology
  • Theological anthropology
  • Theology of religions

You are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor to discuss your research project before making a formal application.

Further information

Core staff

Professor Rachel Muers

Email:

Profile page: Professor Rachel Muers

Dr Joshua Ralston

Email: Joshua.Ralston@ed.ac.uk

Profile page: Dr Joshua Ralston

Dr James Eglinton

Email: James.Eglinton@ed.ac.uk

Profile page: Dr James Eglinton

Postgraduate Admissions

Phone: +44 (0)131 650 8952

Email: gradschool.div@ed.ac.uk

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