Ethics and Practical Theology

The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate MSc (Res) Full-time 1 Year Religion and theology

About this course

The research interests of academic staff and graduate students in Ethics and Practical Theology encompass a range of theoretical and practical approaches to ethics, religion and theology, including:

  • environmental ethics

  • peace-building and reconciliation

  • ethical theory

  • pastoral and practical theology

  • Research supervisor

    You can find out more and identify a potential supervisor by looking at the School of Divinity’s staff profiles, which give details of research interests and publications, and email addresses.

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

    In the Ethics and Practical Theology research area, projects are often interdisciplinary. If this is the case, you may be jointly supervised with a subject specialist from another School in the University.

    Research community At the School of Divinity you will join a community of around 150 research students, drawn from around the world, and from a variety of religious and non-religious backgrounds.

    Research reputation You will study in a stimulating environment. 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.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 7 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Edinburgh

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Edinburgh

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Edinburgh

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Edinburgh

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MTh

    Location: Edinburgh

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MTh

    Location: Edinburgh

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Edinburgh

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2463 Clergy
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc (Res)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Edinburgh
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Religion and theology