Theology & Religious Studies Research MPhil/PhD
King's College London, University of London
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Study at one of the largest and most wide-ranging departments of Theology & Religious Studies in the UK, and indeed the world. Our programme uniquely integrates humanities and social sciences into the study of religions in their cultural and social contexts, all within a supportive and diverse community of students and academics. We offer supervision of doctoral projects focused on religion from a range of perspectives. Our research spans Religion and the Arts, Philosophy and Ethics, Biblical ...Read more

Study at one of the largest and most wide-ranging departments of Theology & Religious Studies in the UK, and indeed the world. Our programme uniquely integrates humanities and social sciences into the study of religions in their cultural and social contexts, all within a supportive and diverse community of students and academics. We offer supervision of doctoral projects focused on religion from a range of perspectives. Our research spans Religion and the Arts, Philosophy and Ethics, Biblical Studies, Theology, History, Jewish Studies, Islamic Studies, Buddhist Studies, Anthropology, Politics, and Sociology of Religion. Depending on your particular field of study, you can be awarded a PhD in that area, for example, in Sociology of Islam or in Religious Studies. Our research environment was ranked first in the UK in the most recent Research Excellence Framework assessment (REF). Our lively research-oriented culture includes various research groups and grant-funded projects led by academic staff at the cutting edge of their disciplines. As a PhD student you will have access to a wealth of seminars and events which profile the research of top scholars in the field as well as to London’s vast religious and cultural diversity right on your doorstep.

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I feel like kings is a great place to study as it’s facilitates for all students needs in terms of the opportunities available and the range of social events available. Therefore,..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students who wish to read for a research degree should normally have obtained either an MA with Merit or, in exceptional circumstances, a first class or good upper second class honours degree at a British university, or an equivalent overseas qualification. In both cases, their previous studies should normally have included a dissertation, or equivalent, demonstrating ability to present the result of independent study and research.

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£27,100 per year

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14 Feb 23
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics - BA (Hons)
I feel like kings is a great place to study as it’s facilitates for all students needs in terms of the opportunities available and the range of social events available. Therefore,...
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SR
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13 Feb 23
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics - BA (Hons)
Facilities are amazing, but the food facilities, options and cost should be...
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King's College London, University of London
King's College London, University of London , London

King's College London (King’s) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK....

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King's College London, University of London
Strand London Greater London WC2R 2LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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