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MA Theology and Religion

University of Birmingham

Theology and religion is a diverse subject area that is vital for understanding the contemporary world.

The MA in Theology and Religion is designed to accommodate study of religions and spiritualties, past and present, and prepares you for professions which depend upon an advanced understanding of how religious histories, ideas, texts, and practices permeate all societies. It also provides ideal preparation for further research at doctoral level.

The programme has a wide range of modules and you can create your own pathway by choosing those that are most relevant to your interests. We cater for interests in historical traditions, ritual and practices, contemporary spiritualties, world religions, religious texts, politics, histories and ethical issues.

You will be encouraged to be critically robust in the analysis of your own and others’ presuppositions, to work independently with the guidance of module tutors and thesis supervisors, and to approach your studies in ways that demonstrate awareness of and engagement with the multi and interdisciplinary nature of issues under discussion.

Students are trained to interrogate their own presuppositions and those of others in a critically robust manner, to approach the study of theology and religion in ways that show sensitivity to the multi-disciplinary theories and issues. Transferrable skills include the ability to deploy relevant evidence and contextual considerations, and present this in the context of a written piece of work, an examination or in an oral presentation. Students also gain skills of personal organization in terms of working to deadlines, preparing contributions for group discussion, and ensuring best use of tutorials and seminars.

At Birmingham, Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research students also have the opportunity to learn graduate academic languages free of charge, to support your studies.

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Modules

  • Research Methods in Theology and the Study of Religion
  • Dissertation Preparation and Guided Reading
  • Religion in Contemporary Global Politics 1
  • Special Study - Autumn
  • Inter-Faith Relations and Issues
  • Approaches to Islamic Studies (modern and traditional)
  • Critical Thinkers of Modernity, Science, Society and Religion
  • Gender, Sexualities and Religion
  • Atheisms: From Voltaire to Dawkin
  • Conceptualising God in Christian Theologies
  • Theology and Economics
  • Special Study - Spring
  • Requirements

    Listed below are the documents required to apply for this course.
    £24,120 Per Year

    International student tuition fee

    1 year

    Duration

    Sep 2024

    Start Month

    Aug 2024

    Application Deadline

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2024
    • September 2025

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time