MPhil in Theology
University of Oxford
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The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Theology is a 21 month degree. It offers extensive study of a particular field of theology at an advanced level, with rigorous training in relevant research methods and a period of scholarly research and writing.Students on the MPhil in Theology work in one of the following areas:Old TestamentNew TestamentChristian Doctrine, specialising in one of the following sections:History of Doctrine: Patristic Theology (c. AD 100-787)Issues in Theology with special ...Read more

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Theology is a 21 month degree. It offers extensive study of a particular field of theology at an advanced level, with rigorous training in relevant research methods and a period of scholarly research and writing.

Students on the MPhil in Theology work in one of the following areas:

  • Old Testament
  • New Testament
  • Christian Doctrine, specialising in one of the following sections:
    • History of Doctrine: Patristic Theology (c. AD 100-787)
    • Issues in Theology with special reference to theology from 1780 to the present day
  • Ecclesiastical History (AD 200-600, AD 400-1100, AD 1000-1500, AD 1400-1800, AD 1800-the present)
  • Christian Ethics

For more information about the content that is covered in each area listed above, visit the course page on the departmental website (see further information and enquiries).

The Faculty of Theology and Religion runs graduate seminars in different subjects, which offer a space for all those doing graduate work to meet and to share aspects of their work with peers. The seminars are an important way of staying in touch with peers and presenting research at various stages of development.

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Entry requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

  • a first-class or strong upper second-class (67% or above) undergraduate degree with honours in theology, religious studies or another closely related field.

Entrance is very competitive.

For applicants with a bachelor's degree from the USA, the minimum overall GPA that is normally required to meet the undergraduate-level requirement is 3.6 out of 4.0. However, most successful applicants have achieved GPA scores of 3.8 or higher.

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£3,438 month

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£3,438 month

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