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School: Divinity

Taught programmes

Biblical Studies MTh, MSc Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations MSc online Philosophy, Science and Religion (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip (ICL), PgCert (ICL), PgDip Religion and Literature MTh, MSc Religious Studies MSc Science and Religion MSc Theology in History MTh, MSc World Christianity MTh, MSc

Research programmes

Ethics and Practical Theology PhD, MPhil Hebrew and Old Testament Studies PhD, MPhil History of Christianity PhD, MPhil Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations PhD, MPhil New Testament and Christian Origins PhD, MPhil Religious Studies PhD, MPhil Science and Religion PhD, MPhil Systematic Theology PhD, MPhil Theology and Religious Studies MTh by Research, MScR World Christianity PhD, MPhil

About the School

Theology has been taught at Edinburgh since the foundation of the University in 1583.

Housed in the historic New College building near Edinburgh Castle, the School of Divinity occupies a commanding city-centre site on the Mound, overlooking Princes Street Gardens, the Scottish National Gallery and the Royal Scottish Academy.

Top-rated research

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 ranked the School first in Scotland and fifth in the UK for its research power in theology and religious studies. The majority of the research activity of our colleagues is classed as world-leading, reflecting the vibrancy of the School’s research culture.

Our research facilities

New College Library has one of the largest collections for theology and religious studies in the UK. We hold more than a quarter of a million printed items, including many rare and historic books.

We also have a large and rich manuscript collection, including the papers of:

  • Thomas Chalmers
  • John Baillie
  • JH Oldham
  • James S Stewart

The School has great facilities for postgraduates, including study rooms, kitchen facilities and a cafe for staff and students open during the teaching semester.

Choice and innovation

Our friendly community of 300 undergraduate, 150 postgraduate students and over 40 full-time academic staff includes internationally respected scholars in a wide range of specialisms.

We are one of the biggest centres in the UK for the study of religion so we can offer our students a wide choice of degree programmes and course options.

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We offer a range of options for postgraduate study: from professional qualifications to independent research, on-campus taught programmes to part-time, online study. Find out which graduate study option is right for you:

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