Classical, generous and world-leading, Divinity and Theology at Aberdeen focus on the study of Christian faith, life and doctrine in its historical, institutional and contemporary contexts. A PhD in Divinity at Aberdeen gives you all the benefits of quality, reputation and 500 years of tradition. Today we are a dynamic research centre, highly-ranked in the UK with a leading international profile. There are also exciting opportunities to work with leading experts in other world religions. We attract students of all ages, backgrounds, interests and aspirations from around the world to join our friendly and supportive international community, working closely with world-leading academics. There are 36 and 48-month full-time options for the PhD programme: the 48-month option allows you to take 12 months of classes before commencing on the 36 months of research that will lead to the production of your dissertation (''thesis''). If you are unable to commit to full-time study on campus there are also part-time and distance-learning opportunities.