World Christianity
The University of EdinburghWorld Christianity MSc is a postgraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 1 year.
About this course
This programme is designed to enable you to understand a wide range of Christian belief, culture and practice throughout the world, in historical, theological, and sociological contexts.
With more than 2.2 billion followers, and as one of the oldest religions, Christianity plays an important role in influencing a wide range of social, political and cultural issues.
This programme interprets some of the key themes and trends in Christianity in the non-western world. It is designed to provide expert insight, knowledge, skills and understanding, particularly in relation to Africa, Latin America and Asia.
It is taught in a strongly interdisciplinary way, and employs historical, sociological, anthropological and theological perspectives. You will enjoy a unique framework to study, research and understand the complexity of Christian communities in the world and their wider significance for culture and society.
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:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MTh
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MTh
Location: Edinburgh
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Religion and theology
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ