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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The King's Buildings Campus
Part Time
SEP
6 Years
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Postgraduate study of Science and Religion invites you to bring together the two great truth-seeking disciplines and understand the ways in which they both challenge and inform each other. This interdisciplinary venture is more than the sum of its parts. You will make use of the methods of historical study, philosophy, theology, and literary studies to assess state-of-the-art scientific research alongside well-established areas of debate. Research supervision is offered by academic staff with interests in: physics, cosmology and faith reduction and emergence consciousness and the soul evolutionary biology, human uniqueness, and the 'image of God' the laws of nature and the idea of 'ultimate reality' science and the doctrine of creation miracles and science the Bible and science science and religion in literature and the arts ecology, ethics and theology Islam and science philosophy of science-engaged theology comparative science and religion science and natural theology You can find out more and identify a potential supervisor by looking at the School’s staff profiles, which give details of research interests and publications, and email addresses. School of Divinity staff profiles We encourage you to contact a potential supervisor to discuss your research project before making a formal application. At the School of Divinity you will join a community of around 150 research students, drawn from around the world, and from a variety of religious and non-religious backgrounds. You will study in a stimulating environment. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 ranked the School first in Scotland and fifth in the UK for its research power in theology and religious studies. The majority of the research activity of our colleagues is classed as world-leading, reflecting the vibrancy of the School’s research culture.
Masters by Research and MPhil: A UK 2:1 honours degree with a mark of at least 65%, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. You should also have academic training in the area of your research project.
PhD: A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA, or its international equivalent, and a masters degree in a relevant area. The masters degree should demonstrate a high level of attainment, normally with both coursework and a research dissertation marked at 67% or above (or its international equivalent, e.g. US 3.7 GPA). You should also have academic training in the area of your proposed research project.'
We may also consider your application if you have other qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£5,006 per year
Students from England
£5,006 per year
Students from Wales
£5,006 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
£27,600 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£27,600 per year
Students from International
Standard single room - 9950 per year
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