PhD Theology and Religious Studies

We provide you with the time and support to explore your questions in Theology and Religious Studies.

We have particular strengths in:

Our staff include theologians, historians, sociologists and philosophers so we can support your research with a range of different approaches and methodologies.

You will get expert supervision from our research-active and creative staff. If applicable to your research, you can get supervision across departments (for example, philosophy or history). You may also be able to strengthen your supervisory team from across our Midland4Cities partner universities.

You will be joining a diverse community whose current research projects include:

"We’re not interested in quantity of PhD students for the sake of numbers. We aim to offer an environment where people have to opportunity to pursue their research interests and produce a quality thesis." Professor Alison Milbank, Department Director of Postgraduate Research

Find out more about Alison's research and role

You will complete a written thesis of up to 100,000 words, with experienced support and advice from your academic supervisors.

You will also take an oral examination called a viva voce where you explain your project in depth to an examination panel.

We have a strong, supportive and welcoming research culture.

Find out more about our research seminars

If you are funded through the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership you will complete a portfolio of research training, devised in consultation with your supervisors and Head of Postgraduate Studies.

You can make full use of the Language Centre facilities for both research-specific learning and personal interest.