Religious and Theological Studies (Research)

Religious and Theological Studies (Research)

We welcome applications from students interested in researching for a PhD/MPhil in a full range of areas, the following being of particular strength:

• Buddhism and its literature in India and the West
• Contemporary Christian Theology
• Contemporary Islam in the West
• Early Christian Literature, History and Culture
• Hindu Traditions: Ancient, Medieval and Modern
• History of Biblical Exegesis
• History of Buddhism
• Islam in the UK
• Method and Theory in the Study of Religion
• Narrative Traditions of South Asia
• Pastoral and Practical Theology
• Patristics and Late Antiquity
• Sikh Traditions of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century
• Sociology of Religion.

Program aims

To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in research (in academia, the media, public sector), teaching in higher education, or a range of allied professions valuing a humanities postgraduate degree. The interdisciplinary nature of Religious Studies, in particular, provides a broad background combined with a clear focus.

We provide an extensive range of expertise. Particular strengths include:

• Buddhism and its Literature
• Byzantine History
• Culture & Religion
• Chaplaincy
• Contemporary Islam in the West
• History and Culture
• Hindu Traditions
• Islam in the UK
• Narrative Traditions of South Asia
• Pastoral and Practical Theology
• Patristics and Late Antiquity
• Sociology of Religion.

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the academic year. The final modules will be published by September.