Goldsmiths, University of London MPhil/PhD Religious Studies
Goldsmiths, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London

MPhil/PhD Religious Studies

London, United Kingdom

PhD

English

Full time, Part time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The MPhil/PhD in Religious Studies provides opportunities for in-depth research into diverse religious traditions and practices. This program emphasizes critical thinking and rigorous methodology, allowing students to explore topics that contribute to current discourse in the field. Candidates engage with a range of religious contexts, benefiting from the expertise of faculty members and a supportive community.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in academia as lecturers or researchers, work in religious institutions, or find roles in public policy, social services, or community organizations. The skills gained also prepare individuals for positions in media, journalism, or non-profit organizations focused on interfaith dialogue and cultural understanding.

Goldsmiths is an exciting space for postgraduates, with numerous international speakers passing through, a huge range of interdisciplinary seminars and reading groups and a very open and warm environment for the exchange of ideas.

The MPhil/PhD programme in Religious Studies is part of the internationally renowned Faiths & Civil Society Unit, where an annual series of public seminars attracts speakers and delegates from all over the world, and a permanent group of 12 Fellows resources the Unit with ideas and connections straight in to the worlds of policy and practice.

Supervision is available for studies with a focus on any aspect of religion, belief and spirituality in the contemporary world, especially as studied interdisciplinarily, though including a focus on theology and/or religious studies, and/or the study of religion sociologically. A particular specialism which is distinctive to Goldsmiths is the connection between religion and belief and social and public policy. Engagement between faith and the public professions (social work, teaching, youth work, health, community work) is another distinctive area of expertise and applications in these areas are particularly welcome.

Much of the work of a PhD is organised through one-to-one supervisory sessions. You will also be able to participate in a range of methods training courses in both quantitative and qualitative methods, which will introduce you to the tools of the trade as well as innovative advanced methods.

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