Theology

Our Master of Arts (MA) in Theology offers a broad and interdisciplinary study of Christianity and other religious traditions.

At Edinburgh studying theology may include:

* studying different religious traditions, such as:

* Christianity

* Islam

* Judaism

* Buddhism

* Hinduism

* indigenous religions

* new religious movements

* using different methods and approaches, such as:

* studying classical languages, sacred texts, ethics, literature and the arts

* philosophy of religion

* systematic theology, anthropology and sociology

* law and politics

* race and gender

* science and religion

* practical theology

Course selection

We have a large range of courses to choose from. This means you can focus on particular areas or approaches if you would like to.

Topics we cover include:

* Christian intellectual history and challenges to it

* ethics, society, and politics

* philosophy of religion

* the history of Christian churches and global Christianity

* scriptural texts and languages

* non-Christian religions, such as:

* Islam

* Judaism

* Buddhism

* Hinduism

* science and religion

* literature, the arts, and theology

* liberation theology and decolonial thought

* practical theology and ministry