Science and Religion
The University of EdinburghAbout this course
You will make use of the methods of historical study, philosophy, theology, and literary studies to assess state-of-the-art scientific research alongside well-established areas of debate.
Research supervision is offered by academic staff with interests in:
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.
We encourage you to contact a potential supervisor to discuss your research project before making a formal application.
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.
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:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MPhil (Res)
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 6 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
Course Details
- Qualification
- MPhil (Res)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Religion and theology