Theology and the Arts (MLitt)
University of St Andrews
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MLitt - Master of Letters

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MLitt - Master of Letters

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Course informationThe MLitt in Theology and the Arts is a one-year taught programme run by the Institute for Theology, Imagination and the Arts (ITIA), part of the School of Divinity. The course is designed to provide a broad introduction to postgraduate work in the field of theology and the arts. It can be taken as self-contained programme of study or as a grounding for those intending to pursue doctoral research in this field.Highlights A unique training programme for artists wishing to ...Read more

Course information

The MLitt in Theology and the Arts is a one-year taught programme run by the Institute for Theology, Imagination and the Arts (ITIA), part of the School of Divinity. The course is designed to provide a broad introduction to postgraduate work in the field of theology and the arts. It can be taken as self-contained programme of study or as a grounding for those intending to pursue doctoral research in this field.

Highlights

  • A unique training programme for artists wishing to reflect on the theological dimensions of their work, and for theologians wishing to explore the place of art within theological thought and practice.
  • An ideal stepping stone towards the Institute's PhD programme, which centres on a three-year independent research project.
  • Engages with diverse forms of culture of different eras, including literature, drama, the visual arts and music.

Teaching format

The programme consists of four taught modules taken over two semesters followed by a 15,000-word dissertation written over three months during summer.

Modules are interdisciplinary in nature, integrating various artistic media and theological themes, and are taught through weekly lectures and seminars. Class sizes typically range from 6 to 12 students. Assessment comprises a combination of coursework and written examination.

Students attend ITIA’s weekly research seminar, and may, if they wish, enrol in language classes and attend other lectures, seminars and reading groups as appropriate. The School offers classes in Hebrew and Greek, which are open to all students.

Careers

Students on the Theology and the Arts MLitt programme are provided with the skills they need to succeed in an international job market, both academic and non-academic.

Graduates have taken up roles in a wide variety of occupations including:

  • work for arts institutions and museums
  • church ministry
  • secondary school teaching.

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students on a taught postgraduate course and offers a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.

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Entry requirements

Students need to have a good 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in theology or an Arts subject.

Tuition fees

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£11,680 per year

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£25,880 per year

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£25,880 per year

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University of St Andrews
College Gate St Andrews KY16 9AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leuchars  2.7 miles away

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