Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations

The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years Religion and theology

About this course

In this research area, you can pursue interdisciplinary study of Islamic thought and practice, and of historical, theological, ethical and political encounters between Christianity and Islam.

Research topics Staff research interests focus on:

  • Islamic theology (kalam)

  • law (shari‘a and fiqh)

  • philosophy

  • Qur’an, Hadith, and Tafsir

  • Muslim views of Christianity and Judaism

  • Christian theological engagements with Islam

  • constructive theology and ethics from a Christian or Muslim perspective

  • Arab Christianity, classic and contemporary

  • political Islam

  • political theology

  • comparative theology

  • migration

  • religion

  • politics

    Research supervisor You can find out more and identify a potential supervisor by looking at the School’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.

    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 3 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Edinburgh

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    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:

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    2115 Social and humanities scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Edinburgh
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Religion and theology