Theology in History

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MTh Full-time 1 Year Religion and theology

About this course

This flexible programme looks at the Christian past from a variety of perspectives – theological, philosophical and historical – and provides options for special study of themes from the early church to modern times.

The programme will enable you to understand and reflect critically upon the historical contexts in which Christian thought has developed.

Our approach is interdisciplinary: instructors include church historians, historical theologians and systematic theologians. Your work will be enriched by the School’s guest lectures and regular research seminars on the history of Christianity and on theology and ethics.

This programme can be taken either as a Master of Theology (MTh) or as a Master of Science (MSc); the difference is only in the name.

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MTh

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MTh

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

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
MTh
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Religion and theology