Look at the Christian past from a variety of perspectives – theological, philosophical and historical. Programme Director Dr Simon Burton discusses the postgraduate Theology in History programme here at the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh. About the study area Study the Christian past from a variety of perspectives – theological, philosophical and historical – and reflect critically upon the historical contexts in which Christian thought has developed. Our approach is interdisciplinary, academic staff on the programme include historians, philosophers of religion and systematic theologians. Your work will be enriched by the School’s guest lectures and regular research seminars. If you are interested in this study area, you can apply either as a Master of Theology (MTh) or as a Master of Science (MSc); depending on your preference. Find out more Our postgraduate Degree Finder contains a full programme description, details of entry requirements, fees, scholarships and international student information for this programme. Or see below for a detailed programme structure. Apply online Programme structure Creeds, Councils and Controversies I: Patristic and Medieval - 20 credits Creeds, Councils and Controversies II: Reformation and Modern - 20 credits Approaches to Research in Divinity and Religious Studies - 10 credits Approaches to Research: Theology in History - 10 credits Three optional courses - 60 credits 15,000 word dissertation - 60 credits Optional Courses These courses may change year to year, so please consult the Programme Director for advice on what will be available. African Christianity to 1500 - 20 credits Augustine: Confessions, City of God, On the Trinity - 20 credits Calvinist Theology and Piety - 20 credits Christianity in Asia - 20 credits Jesus Christ in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries - 20 credits Martyrdom, Monastic and Mysticism: Women Writers of the Early and Medieval Church - 20 credits Readings in Western Theology from the French Revolution to the First World War - 20 credits Religion and the Enlightenment: the Birth of the Modern - 20 credits Systematic Theology: Recent Perspectives - 20 credits Theology in the Long reformation - 20 credits Theologies in the Public Square - 20 credits With the agreement of your Programme Director, you may also take courses from other masters programmes or language courses (subject to availability and timetabling constraints). Further information Programme Director Dr Simon Burton Email: simon.burton@ed.ac.uk Profile page: Dr Simon Burton Postgraduate Admissions Phone: +44 (0)131 650 8952 Email: gradschool.div@ed.ac.uk Proposed new programme We would like to hear your views on a potential new postgraduate opportunity in Buddhist Studies Take survey This article was published on 2024-03-19
