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Postgraduate opportunities Prospectus 2013 entry
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Welcome to the University of Edinburgh:Influencing the world since 1583
THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH
Our proud history and alumni ambassadors For more than 400 years our people have been making their mark on the world. They’ve explored space, revolutionised surgery, won Nobel
Prizes, published era-defining books, run the country, paved the way for life-saving breakthroughs and laid the foundations for solving the
mysteries of the universe. By choosing further study or research at Edinburgh you will be joining a community of scholars who have been at
the forefront of knowledge since 1583.
We are associated with 15 Nobel Prize winners, including physicists Charles Barkla and Max Born, medical researcher Peter Doherty,
economist Sir James Mirrlees and biologist Sir Paul Nurse. Our famous alumni include NASA astronaut Piers Sellers, former
MI5 Director-General Dame Stella Rimington, Olympians Sir Chris Hoy and Katherine Grainger and historical greats such as philosopher
David Hume, physicist and mathematician James Clerk Maxwell, inventor Alexander Graham Bell and Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle.
Teaching and research excellence We are consistently ranked as one of the world’s top 50* universities. As host to more than 30,000 students from some 130 countries,
studying across 100 academic disciplines, the University of Edinburgh continues to attract the world’s greatest minds. World-leading
research is produced by 96 per cent** of our academic departments, placing Edinburgh in the top five in the UK for research. Our excellent
teaching was also confirmed in the latest report from the Quality Assurance Agency, which awarded us the highest rating possible for the
quality of the student learning experience.
Collaborations and international partnerships As an internationally renowned centre of academic excellence, Edinburgh is the site of many world-class research collaborations. Our
postgraduate students are crucial to our continued success and development and, along with our staff, they forge research links through regular
travel and overseas exchanges. We take pride in our partnerships with other institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, Stanford
University, the University of Melbourne, Peking University, the University of Delhi and the University of KwaZulu-Natal – to name but a few.
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The University of Edinburgh Divinity Postgraduate opportunities Prospectus 2013 entry
ContentsWelcome to the School of Divinity 2
Facilities and resources 3
Employability and graduate attributes 3
Taught masters programmes 4
Research at the School of Divinity 8
Research opportunities 9
Funding 12
How to apply 14
Get in touch 15
Campus map 16
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“You are now in a place where the best courses upon Earth are within
your reach... such an opportunity you will never again have.”
Thomas Jefferson
American Founding Father and President (speaking to his son-in-law,
Thomas Mann Randolph, as he began his studies in 1786)
Linking research and commerceEdinburgh was one of the first UK universities to actively develop commercial links with industry, government and the professions.
Edinburgh Research and Innovation (ERI) has continued, for the past four decades, to develop the promotion and commercialisation
of the University’s research excellence. ERI assists our postgraduates in taking a first step to market, whether it is through collaborative
research, licensing technology or providing consultancy services.
Enhancing your careerWith the best track record for graduate employment in the Russell Group, the University of Edinburgh is committed to embedding
employability into the teaching and learning experience. From offering access to volunteering schemes to providing support from our
sector-leading Careers Service, the University gives students myriad opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to give
them the edge in a competitive job market.
An inspiring destinationYour first-class education will take place in one of Europe’s most striking capital cities, which is regularly voted one of the best places in the
world to live. Edinburgh enjoys a solid reputation as a centre for innovation, whether as home to the 18th-century Scottish Enlightenment or
as a modern source of pioneering science, medicine and technology. You couldn’t ask for a more inspiring setting in which to further your
knowledge and broaden your horizons.
Join usEdinburgh offers unparalleled academic breadth and diversity, making it a vibrant, challenging and stimulating environment for postgraduate
study. Whether you plan to change direction, enhance your existing career or develop in-depth knowledge of your area of study, the
University of Edinburgh provides a world-class learning experience.
*Times Higher Education World University Rankings ** Research Assessment Exercise 2008
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Welcome to the School of Divinity
Our community comprises 450 students
(undergraduate and postgraduate) and nearly
30 full-time academic staff, including
internationally respected scholars in a wide
range of specialisms. We welcome students
from around the world, from religious and
non-religious backgrounds, taking pride in our
status as a renowned research centre in a
broad spectrum of subject areas.
Top-rated researchThe School of Divinity has consistently scored
exceptionally highly in the Research Assessment
Exercise, the most recent assessment putting us
among the best schools in theology, philosophical
theology and religious studies in the UK. Our
researchers currently boast the highest
percentage of 4* scores (world-leading in
terms of originality, significance and rigour) of
any Scottish university in theology and religious
studies. We have the largest number of divinity
research-active staff in Scotland, and the
third-largest in the UK. Overall, the RAE ranked
us third in the UK with 85 per cent of our
research activity judged internationally
excellent or world-leading.
Leading lightsOur School is led by some of the UK’s most
respected and high-profile scholars of theology
and religion.
The Head of the School is Professor Stewart J
Brown who was appointed Chair of
Ecclesiastical History at the University in 1987.
He is a past-president of the Scottish Church
History Society and has been Honorary
President since 2006. A prolific writer on the
history of religion and society in modern
Europe, Professor Brown is one of the editors of
the Cambridge History of Christianity.
The Principal of New College, Professor David
Fergusson, was principal investigator for an
AHRC/ESRC-funded project on Christianity,
psychotherapy and spirituality in Scotland. He
served as President of the Society for the Study
of Theology until 2002, was Chair of the UK
Association of University Departments of
Theology and Religious Studies until 2008 and
is a former Gifford Lecturer.
The University’s Assistant Principal for Religion
and Society is Professor Mona Siddiqui OBE,
one of Britain’s leading professors of Islamic
and inter-religious studies. Professor Siddiqui is
a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4’s Thought
for the Day, as well as to The Times, The
Scotsman, The Guardian, The Sunday Herald
and The Tablet.
Professor Timothy Lim is Chair in Hebrew Bible
and Second Temple Judaism. He was one of
the editors of The Oxford Handbook of the
Dead Sea Scrolls and has close links through
this with Yale University, Nebraska–Lincoln
University and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Dr Helen Bond, Director of the School’s Centre
for the Study of Christian Origins, is a
distinguished historian of the period of the
New Testament writings. In addition to her
academic publications, Dr Bond is active in
mediating scholarship more widely through her
work for BBC Radio 3 and 4, and has
contributed to a number of television
programmes for the BBC and Channel 4.
Professor Jolyon Mitchell brings together
expertise in media, arts and religion as Director
of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues.
He was the only British member of the
International Study Commission on Media,
Religion & Culture, which consisted of 12 other
scholars from nations as diverse as Australia,
Colombia, Ghana, Italy, Mexico, Thailand and
the USA.
Professor Brian Stanley, a leading interpreter of
the past century’s shifting patterns in the
global diffusion of Christianity, is Professor of
World Christianity and the Director of the
Centre for the Study of World Christianity. He is
also editor of the journal Studies in World
Christianity.
Theology has been taught at Edinburgh since the foundation of the University in 1583. Now housed in the historic New College building by Edinburgh Castle, the School of Divinity occupies a commanding city-centre site on the Mound, overlooking Princes Street Gardens, the Scottish National Gallery and the Royal Scottish Academy.
David Nussbaum
School of Divinity alumnus,
Chief Executive of WWF UK
“My experience at New College was part of what trained me to think. My dissertation was on ‘Augustine, Scripture and Power’, and
I’ve been thinking about how people use and think about power ever since.”
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Facilities and resources
New College Library boasts one of the largest
theology collections in the UK, with more than
a quarter of a million items and a large and
rich manuscript collection, including the
papers of Thomas Chalmers, John Baillie, J H
Oldham and James S Stewart. The strengths of
the Library collections contribute greatly to
the teaching and research of members of the
School as well as students elsewhere in the
University. These collections are
complemented by the many resources
available around the University and beyond.
The total holdings in all the University libraries
exceed 2.25 million volumes. In addition, the
National Library of Scotland holds more than
five million volumes and is minutes’ walk from
New College. New College Library itself boasts
a magnificent reading hall, originally built as
the sanctuary of the Free High Kirk.
The School provides extensive and well-
equipped computing facilities for research and
coursework at all levels, including dissertations.
We provide all students with access to PCs,
scanners and printers, across our four labs. The
Tower Lab and Manson Room Lab are for the
use of any registered student, while
postgraduate students are exclusively provided
with a further two labs, one in the Ramsay Lane
Wing, another in the Semples Wing. Both offer
reservable study space, as well as secure
storage, and are accessible 24 hours a day.
New College’s gothic Rainy Hall provides a
marvellous setting for dining and a welcoming
social space for lively conversation and
informal debate. The New College complex is
also home to the General Assembly Hall of the
Church of Scotland.
The School of Divinity has its own unique library, dining and socialising areas, and a strong sense of community between students and staff, as well as being part of a large, world-class university. We take a personal interest in our students and offer a welcoming and friendly setting in which to pursue the exciting and demanding study of theology and religious studies.
Employability and graduate attributes
Institute for Academic DevelopmentAll of our postgraduate students have the
opportunity to benefit from the University’s
Institute for Academic Development (IAD), which
provides information, events and courses to
develop the skills you will need now and in the
future.
The IAD offers one of the most established
university research and career skills training
packages in the UK. Our IAD experts will help you
gain the skills, knowledge and confidence
needed to move onto the next stage in your
career, be that in a professional sector or within
academia.
The Institute provides PhD researchers and
masters by research students with dedicated
training in topics such as research management;
personal effectiveness; communication skills;
public engagement, networking and
teamworking; leadership and career
management. You can gain expertise in
information technology and presentation skills;
confidence in undertaking independent and
creative research; the ability to critically evaluate
source materials; and the capacity to construct
intellectually rigorous arguments.
For taught postgraduates, the IAD provides a
growing range of tailored study-related and
transferable skills workshops, plus online advice
and learning resources. These are all designed to
help you settle into postgraduate life, succeed
during your studies, and move confidently
onwards to the next stage of your career.
Developing these broader professional skills and
qualities means that our postgraduate students
are always in high demand.
For more information please visit
www.ed.ac.uk/iad/postgraduates.
Careers ServiceThe University’s award-winning Careers Service
aims to expand the horizons of all our students,
enabling you to make informed career decisions
and progress towards high personal and
professional achievement, whether in work or in
further study. Our goal is to offer you a
world-class service.
Our teams of subject-specific expert advisers are
here to help at any time in your programme of
study. We offer impartial guidance and
information, and draw on our relationships with
a wide range of employing and training
organisations. For more information on the full
range of services available, including access to
vacancies, advice on starting your own business,
getting published, working internationally or
even volunteering, visit the postgraduate section
of our website at www.ed.ac.uk/careers.
A postgraduate degree from the School of
Divinity prepares students for a vast array of
employment, depending on your subject area.
Your focus may be on ministry, which could
encompass adult ministry, church management,
church planting, disaster ministry, military
chaplaincy, internet ministry, metropolitan
ministry, or outreach and youth ministry.
Away from ministry, career options are equally
numerous and varied. Advocacy, community
development, counselling, crisis services, public
relations, social work and teaching are among
the careers open to you.
Here at Edinburgh we believe in offering you the best possible support in your studies and in preparation for your future. We believe learning support plays a large part in this.
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Taught masters programmesWe offer seven taught masters programmes, most of which can be taken either as a Master of Theology (MTh) or a Master of Science (MSc), the difference being one of nomenclature only.
BiBliCal STUDiES www.ed.ac.uk/pg/57
MTh or MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionFinely honed skills in biblical languages are central to this programme’s engagement with the Bible, the world that produced it and its later readers. The programme will provide you with expert, in-depth study of the Hebrew Bible and New Testaments, the wider, ancient Near East, and related extra-biblical literature, including the Dead Sea Scrolls and the scholarly methods for studying them.
You will be taught by leading academics whose research interests are in the fields of Hebrew Bible, Old Testament, New Testament, early Judaism and early Christianity.
You will benefit from weekly seminars from senior specialists in biblical studies and related subjects, and the School’s Centre for the Study of Christian Origins.
Programme structure
The programme runs over 12 months (or 24 months if part-time). You will be taught mainly in small groups in a classroom/seminar setting. You will receive training in research methods and will be individually supervised for your 15,000-word dissertation.
Compulsory coursesThe core components of this degree comprise two biblical language/reading courses, in Greek or Hebrew/Aramaic. There are a number of possible scenarios for language study and selections are made in consultation with the Programme Director. If you have only one year of previous study of a biblical language you may take either Intermediate Biblical Hebrew or Intermediate New Testament Greek.
Optional courses You may choose two optional courses, which include: Hebrew and Aramaic Texts from Qumran; Hebrew Scripture Theology; Studies in Ancient Judaism; Textual Criticism in Biblical Studies; The Bible, Literature and Hermeneutics; New Testament Exegisis and Hebrew Bible Exegisis. You can choose another postgraduate course offered elsewhere in the School of Divinity, or a course from another School at the discretion of the Programme Director, and subject to availability.
Career opportunitiesThe programme is designed to provide a strong foundation for postgraduate research in biblical studies.
Minimum entry requirements
A UK 2:1 degree in theology/religion (with adequate study relevant to biblical
studies), or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country).
All students are expected to have previously studied at least one of the two main
biblical languages (Hebrew or Greek). Any appropriate professional experience will
also be considered.
English language requirements See page 14
Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
2 yrs PT UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme DirectorDr Matthew Novenson E: [email protected]
EThiCS www.ed.ac.uk/pg/435 MTh or MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionThis programme aims to equip you with the scholarly disciplines necessary to make a lucid, informed and analytical contribution to current debates in ethical reflection. It offers an opportunity for disciplined reflection on human action, both individual and corporate, understood intentionally and drawing on authoritative Christian traditions of ethical teaching and reflection. It trains students to relate moral concepts to the foundational beliefs of Christianity, to analyse them with the aid of philosophical ethical concepts, and to explore the various fields of practical concern within the church and wider society.
The work, based on intensive reading, class discussion and writing, offers a general introduction combined with specialised attention to one field of moral interest. Students work on general themes but also undertake specialised study in one of the following areas: environmental ethics, global development, media and film, and political theory.
Programme structureThe programme is run over 12 months (or 24 months if part-time) and you will participate in seminars, tutorials and lectures. You will receive individual supervision for your 15,000-word dissertation.
Compulsory courses Christian Ethics. This course focuses on conceptual questions, while also indicating points of access to questions of special ethical interest. It aims to establish key points of reference in historical sources and to introduce characteristic approaches of the present day. In addition to the core course, you will specialise in sub-disciplinary subjects.
Optional courses You will take up to three optional courses, including those offered by this programme, another postgraduate course offered by the School of Divinity, or a course from the undergraduate honours programme. You may also choose a course from another School, at the discretion of the Programme Director and subject to availability.
Career opportunitiesThe programme is designed to give you a good basis for employment in a wide range of areas and/or for postgraduate research in ethics and related areas.
Minimum entry requirements
A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/
country), in theology or ethics, or similar. Any appropriate experience will also be
considered.
English language requirements See page 14
Tuition fees in 2012/13*1 yr FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
2 yrs PT UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme DirectorProfessor Michael Northcott E: [email protected]
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MTh or MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionIf you have professional experience of ministry in church and community settings, or are a graduate pursuing vocational training for parish ministry, this masters programme will ensure that you are equipped with new skills and knowledge to help people meet the complex challenges of modern life. This programme has been specifically designed for those training for, or already practising in, ministry. We offer an unrivalled diversity of course content and teaching expertise. Individual courses are structured to promote engagement in close reading of appropriate practical theological texts and to develop skills in the analysis of ministry situations in a church, chaplaincy or community setting. Our programme will reinforce, challenge, inspire and refresh anyone engaged in, or preparing for, Christian ministry.
This programme runs biennially. Please contact the Programme Director if you are interested in making an application.
Programme structureThis programme is run over 12 months full time (or 24 months part time). You will be taught in small seminar classes, led by world-class academics from a variety of theological disciplines and with a range of ministerial experience. You will learn through class discussions, the presentation of case studies and personal reflections on ministry. You will be given training in research methods and will receive individual supervision for your 15,000-word dissertation.
Compulsory courses
Church and Ministry: Biblical and Historical Foundations; Theology of Ministry; Approaches to Research in Divinity and Religious Studies.
Optional courses You will take three optional courses to expand your knowledge and understanding in divinity disciplines including theological and biblical studies, religious history and mission studies, Christian ethics and media studies, handling conflict and reflective practice. You can include another postgraduate course offered elsewhere in the School of Divinity; a course from the undergraduate honours programme; and a course from another School, at the discretion of the Programme Director and subject to availability.
Career opportunitiesThe programme is designed to give you enhanced professionalism and expertise for careers in the ministry.
Minimum entry requirements
A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/
country). Any experience of ministry in a voluntary or professional capacity in a
church, chaplaincy, professional, or community setting will also be considered.
English language requirements See page 14
Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
2 yrs PT UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme DirectorDr Cecelia Clegg E: [email protected]
rEligioUS STUDiES www.ed.ac.uk/pg/611 MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionReligious beliefs, behaviours and institutions are fascinating and powerful components in human societies. Understanding their motivations and structures can help the search for solutions to major challenges in the contemporary world. This programme allows a deepening engagement with the methodological ramifications of the field, while at the same time encouraging in-depth study of one or more religious traditions. Our focus extends beyond theory and method in religious studies to specific local, national and international religious traditions. We study Jewish, Christian, Islamic and Indian traditions, as well as indigenous religions of Africa, North America and East Asia, and new age and diasporic traditions.
This combination of theoretical know-how, with studies in specific traditions, equips you to compare, interpret and explain religion in cross-cultural perspective. The programme also offers the opportunity to learn Sanskrit, Arabic or Persian (subject to availability) through our leading expertise in Asian Studies and in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies.
Programme structureThis MSc is run over 12 months full time (or 24 months part time). You will participate in seminars, tutorials and lectures. You will be given training in research methods and will receive individual supervision for your 15,000-word dissertation.
Compulsory courses Theory and Method in the Study of Religion; Selected Themes in the Study of Religion; Approaches to Research in Divinity and Religious Studies.
Optional courses You will take three optional courses. Choices include: New Dimensions in Jewish Thought; Religion and Nationalism; Gender and Ethics in Islam; New Indigenous Religious Movements; Religion and the New African Diaspora; Contemporary Theories of Religion; and New Age Spirituality in Contemporary Culture.
You can choose another postgraduate course offered elsewhere in the School of Divinity, or a course or language from another School, at the discretion of the Programme Director and subject to availability.
Career opportunitiesThe programme is designed to give you a good basis for postgraduate research in religious studies, or for employment in a wide range of areas requiring critical analysis and empathetic understanding.
Minimum entry requirements
A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/
country), in theology or ethics, or similar. Any appropriate experience will also
be considered.
English language requirements See page 14
Tuition fees in 2012/13*1 yr FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
2 yrs PT UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme DirectorDr Steven Sutcliffe E: [email protected]
You may also be interested in:
Asian Studies or Islam and Middle Eastern Studies (see the Literatures, Languages and Cultures Prospectus)
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SCiEnCE anD rEligion www.ed.ac.uk/pg/653
MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionMuch of the recent debate surrounding ‘New Atheism’ has taken place within a poorly informed view of the history and philosophy of science and its relationship with religion. This dedicated programme aims to inform and engage with the debate in depth, looking at it from scientific, philosophical, historical, ethical and theological perspectives. It provides a strong grounding in these issues. The history of science is studied from ancient times through the modern scientific revolution, together with philosophical trends in our understanding of reality. The main areas of dialogue between science and religion are explored indepth, including cosmology, evolution, divine action and miracles, consciousness and the human person.
Programme structureThis programme is run over 12 months full time (or 24 months part time). You will be taught mainly in small groups in a seminar setting. You will be given training in research methods and will receive individual supervision for your 15,000-word dissertation.
Compulsory coursesThe History of Science and Religion in the Christian Tradition; Cosmos, Cell and Creator: Current Debates in Science and Religion; and Approaches to Research in Divinity and Religious Studies.
Optional courses You will choose three further courses. Options include: Creation and Providence; Ecology, Ethics and Spirit; Philosophical Issues in Evolution; and Man and the Natural World in Enlightenment. You may also opt for optional courses from elsewhere in the University, at the discretion of the Programme Director and subject to availability.
Career opportunities
The programme can be taken as preparation for a research degree, or can form useful preparation for a career in education, journalism, public policy, or the civil service, to name just a few.
Minimum entry requirements
A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/
country), in theology/religion or in a natural or human science.
English language requirements See page 14
Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
2 yrs PT UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme DirectorDr Mark Harris E: [email protected]
ThEology in hiSTory www.ed.ac.uk/pg/61 MTh or MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionThis flexible programme looks at the Christian past from a variety of perspectives – theological, philosophical and historical – and provides options for special study of themes from the early Church to modern times. Our aim is to enable you to understand and reflect critically upon the historical contexts in which Christian thought has developed. Our approach is interdisciplinary: instructors include historians, philosophers of religion and systematic theologians. Our work is enriched by the School’s guest lectures and regular research seminars in theology and ethics, and in the history of Christianity.
Programme structureThis programme is run over 12 months full-time (or 24 months part time). From September to April students will follow courses and are also given training in research methods. From April onwards, students work on their 15,000-word dissertation. All students have access to 1:1 dissertation supervision.
Compulsory courses The compulsory courses (Creeds, Councils and Controversies I and II ) focus on the most authoritative ecclesiastical constructions of Christian thought, from the beginnings to the present day, and explore the debates and challenges that have shaped belief and practice. Students also take Approaches to Research, which offers a practical approach to improving postgraduate-level skills of critical thinking and writing.
Optional courses We offer a wide range of special options in early Christianity, late medieval religion, the Reformation and puritan studies, Scottish theology, German philosophy from Kant to Hegel, modern religious history, and the theology of figures such as Friedrich Schleiermacher and Karl Barth. You may choose at least two of three options from the Theology in History offerings, but are able to take a course from elsewhere within the School or College. You may opt to take a year-long course in an ancient or modern language relevant to your dissertation.
Career opportunitiesThe programme can be taken as an end in itself or as preparation for a research degree and provides transferable skills which can be applied in a wide range of careers.
Minimum entry requirements
A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/
country), in theology or history.
English language requirements See page 14
Tuition fees in 2012/13*1 yr FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
2 yrs PT UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme DirectorDr Susan Hardman Moore E: [email protected]
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Programme descriptionWith more than 2.2 billion followers, and as one of the oldest religions, Christianity plays an important role in influencing a wide range of social, political and cultural issues.
This programme interprets some of the key themes and trends in Christianity in the ‘majority’ or non-western world, and is designed to provide expert insight, knowledge and skills to understand the wide range of Christian belief, culture and practice throughout the world, particularly in Africa, Latin America and Asia. It is taught in a strongly interdisciplinary way, and employs historical, sociological, anthropological and theological perspectives. You will enjoy a unique framework to study, research and understand the complexity of Christian communities in the world and their wider significance for culture and society.
Programme structureThis masters programme is run over 12 months full time (or 24 months part time). You will be taught mainly in small groups in a classroom/seminar setting. You will receive individual supervision for your 15,000-word dissertation.
Compulsory coursesThe compulsory courses Concepts and Methods in the Study of World Christianity and Selected Themes in the Study of World Christianity attend to methods for the study of indigenous forms and expressions of Christianity, to issues of culture and gender and to changing patterns of relationship between Christianity in the west and other parts of the world. Approaches to Research in Divinity and Religious Studies develops postgraduate-level skills in critical thinking and writing.
Optional courses You will choose three courses, at least two of which must be postgraduate courses offered by the School of Divinity. Optional courses offered by the Centre of World Christianity include: Christian Theology in Asia; History of Christianity in Africa; Christian History in Asia; and Critical Debates in Christian Mission. You can also choose an undergraduate course offered by the School or, at the discretion of the Programme Director, a course from another School, subject to availability.
Career opportunitiesThe programme is designed to give you a good basis for postgraduate research in aspects of Christianity in the world.
Minimum entry requirements
A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/
country), in an appropriate field. Any professional experience will also be
considered.
English language requirements See page 14
Tuition fees in 2012/13* 1 yr FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
2 yrs PT UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme DirectorProfessor Brian Stanley E: [email protected]
Jason Curtis
PhD 2007, Systematic Theology
Director of Rutherford House, Edinburgh
“My time at New College was valuable and rewarding. All the
resources a PhD student needs to complete a top-class
project are available: a first-rate faculty who, in spite of their
many responsibilities, take ample time for the student;
substantial libraries on site and around the city; and a warm
community that sharpens and challenges you personally and
academically. Through these I gained knowledge and skills
that are now critical to my daily work. My family and I felt at
home at New College and in Edinburgh from the very
beginning. In fact, we loved it so much that we returned to
take up my current post at Rutherford House, and we have
every intention of living out our years here. Study at New
College is an experience not to be missed.”
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Research at the School of DivinityThe School of Divinity is home to a thriving research community. All of our academic staff are engaged in individual research and writing projects and many are also involved in collaborative projects with colleagues across the world.
The large graduate school and the presence of
visiting academics from around the world help
ensure a diverse and stimulating research
environment.
All research students are assigned a primary
and secondary supervisor. You are offered a
training course in research methods, and are
given conscientious supervision from your first
weeks through to submission of your thesis.
There are also special orientation events for
international students.
As a postgraduate researcher you can draw on
the outstanding library resources of New
College, the University of Edinburgh and the
nearby National Library of Scotland.
We offer research across six subject areas:
History of Christianity; Religious Studies;
Theology and Ethics; New Testament and
Christian Origins; Hebrew and Old Testament
Studies; and World Christianity.
Research collaborationsThe School of Divinity has collaborated with
Yale University Divinity School since 1992,
mounting the annual Yale-Edinburgh
conference on the ‘History of the Missionary
Movement and World Christianity’.
Professor Mona Siddiqui is engaged with
Georgetown University’s Berkley Centre for
Religion, Peace and World Affairs, in a ‘Religious
Freedom Project’ running until 2014 and
involving joint papers and conferences.
Dr David Reimer is a member of the executive
committee of the ongoing Semantics of
Ancient Hebrew Database Project, coordinated
from the University of Leiden and involving
research partners from North America, Europe
and Australia.
We regularly host major lecture series by
distinguished US scholars. In 2011 Professor
Bruce McCormack of Princeton Theological
Seminary delivered the Croall Lectures on
‘Abandoned by God: The Death of Christ in
Systematic, Historical, and Exegetical
Perspective’ and in 2012 Professor Richard B
Hays, Dean, and George Washington Ivey
Professor of New Testament at Duke Divinity
School, North Carolina, delivered the Gunning
Lectures on ‘Israel’s Scripture through the Eyes
of the Gospel Writers’.
Research centresOur research is based across three centres,
founded on a thriving 500-year tradition of
creative thought.
Centre for the Study of World Christianity The Centre for the Study of World Christianity
advances high-quality scholarship in Christianity
as a polycentric faith, whose adherents are
now far more numerous in the southern
hemisphere – the majority world – than in
Europe or North America. This is the primary
postgraduate focus of the Centre. We seek to
make a distinctive contribution to scholarly
knowledge in all areas of the study of World
Christianity through interdisciplinary research,
teaching and publication.
We offer outstanding resources to research
students: we have our own research library of
historic books and pamphlets on World
Christianity and a unique and extensive archive
of special collections in the history of World
Christianity and the missionary movement, as
well as a reading room.
Centre for Theology and Public IssuesThe Centre for Theology and Public Issues
(CTPI) was founded in 1984 as the world’s first
centre for research on public theology. CTPI
promotes inspiring theological reflection on
public life. The Centre provides a meeting
place for theologians, social scientists, church
leaders, policymakers and the broader public.
CTPI has close connections with a wide range
of local, national and international groups and
organisations. Our recent focus areas include
peace-building through the media arts; religion
and ethics in the making of war and peace; the
Millennium Development Goals and British
religious art. The Centre is an active member
of the Global Network for Public Theology.
CTPI has hosted numerous conferences and
published dozens of books, articles and
papers. Subjects worked on include poverty
and welfare, justice and the penal system,
peace-building and international security,
suicide and public health, finance and ethics,
national identity, broadcasting, devolution and
citizenship.
Centre for the Study of Christian OriginsEstablished to promote research on the
emergence of, and developments in, Christianity
in the first three centuries of the Common Era,
the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins has
brought together researchers in the University of
Edinburgh and beyond, so that research
convergence can be identified and fostered. The
Centre bridges the study of the New Testament
and earliest Christianity and provides a means of
linking interested scholars in several traditional
disciplines, such as: New Testament/Christian
origins, patristics, Roman history, archaeology,
Second-Temple Judaism and palaeography. The
Centre organises a variety of lectures, seminars
and conferences. For further details please visit
www.christianorigins.co.uk.
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Research opportunitiesWe offer two types of research degree at masters level, as well as PhD programmes.
Masters by ResearchThese one-year masters degrees by research
are designed for students with an academic
training in divinity or religious studies (or other
relevant subjects) who wish to focus on a
particular topic. The programme may be taken
as either a Master of Theology by Research or
a Master of Science by Research. The
difference is one of nomenclature only. Both
involve research training and orientation
courses, after which you may either research
and submit a single dissertation of about
30,000 words, which comprises the remaining
assessment for the degree, or you can take
three further courses to provide appropriate
background and preparatory study for the
topic of your research, and then submit a
dissertation of about 15,000 words.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)The MPhil requires a minimum of two years’
full-time study. You will be provided with
two supervisors. During the first year you will
explore your chosen area of research and
refine your proposal. After nine to twelve
months a draft of a chapter or a part-
chapter will be submitted for discussion at a
Review Board, together with a developed
proposal for the whole thesis (of no more
than 50,000 words). On the basis of
progress-to-date, and the prospects for the
research, the Review Board will make a
recommendation on the continuation of
studies, for which your programme may be
confirmed as MPhil status or, exceptionally,
promoted to PhD status.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Research towards a PhD requires a minimum of
three years’ full-time work under the guidance
of two supervisors. For PhD study we look for a
proven ability to sustain independent research
under supervision, normally in the form of a
masters degree involving a dissertation. Since
in the British model of doctoral studies there is
little formal coursework, and the time available
is limited to four years, we look for a substantial
degree of preparation in any necessary adjunct
skills, including languages. Competence in
academic writing in English is also essential.
Progress during the first year is monitored by
an end-of-year Review Board at which a full,
formal research proposal must be presented,
along with a sample of work. The Board will
make a recommendation based on its reading
of your submission and an interview. You then
proceed with your research, culminating in
your 100,000-word dissertation.
Robert Rezetko
PhD in Hebrew & Old Testament Studies, 2004
Assistant Professor, Old Testament Exegesis and Source Texts of Judaism, Faculty of Religious Studies, Radboud University
Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
“My three years at the School of Divinity were fantastic. I found the postgraduate research environment to be personally and
academically stimulating. Aspects of the programme that I appreciated the most were the accessibility and commitment of my
supervisors, the excellent library resources and services, and the freedom to pursue my interests, even when they occasionally
took me on lengthy but ultimately rewarding tangents. I am grateful to have worked with two recognised experts in their fields of
research, Graeme Auld and Timothy Lim, who inspired me to analyse well-worn textual and linguistic data from new angles, and
with a broader arsenal of methods, in order to develop better syntheses and more compelling explanations of the data. We – my
wife and children too – will forever remember fondly our time in Edinburgh.”
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MTh by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Research profile
The research interests of staff members include theological ethics, social
and political ethics, chaplaincy and pastoral studies, homiletics, the
ethics of communication (with special reference to the media) and
environmental ethics. Both staff and student bodies are ecumenical in
composition. There is a research seminar for staff and students to which
visiting speakers are invited. Taught courses, at an advanced level, which
contribute to your interest and research needs, may be undertaken
where available.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD and MPhil
FT UK/EU £3,828; international £11,450
PT UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research or MTh by Research
FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
PT UK/EU £2,785 per year
*Tuition fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information on
tuition fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact: Dr Cecilia Clegg E: [email protected]
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MTh by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Research profile
Within the History of Christianity subject area there is particular research
strength in patristics and early Christian history; the Reformation in
Britain and on the continent; puritanism; the history of British and
European Christianity from the 18th century; and the history of Christian
missions, especially in Africa, from the 18th century. There is a research
seminar for staff and students to which visiting speakers are invited.
Informal reading groups and Latin language classes are also offered.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD and MPhil
FT UK/EU £3,828; international £11,450
PT UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research or MTh by Research
FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
PT UK/EU £2,785 per year
*Tuition fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information on
tuition fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact: Professor Stewart Brown E: [email protected]
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MTh by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Research profile
We can support most areas of research related to the Hebrew Bible.
Current staff are research-active in such areas as pentateuchal and
historical studies, poetry and prophecy, biblical theology and ethics,
Hebrew language, septuagint and targumic studies, and the Dead Sea
Scrolls in their Hellenistic context. There is a research seminar for staff
and students to which visiting speakers are invited. Taught courses, at an
advanced level, which contribute to your interest and research needs,
may be undertaken where available.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD and MPhil
FT UK/EU £3,828; international £11,450
PT UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research or MTh by Research
FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
PT UK/EU £2,785 per year
*Tuition fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information on
tuition fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact: Professor Timothy Lim E: [email protected]
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MTh by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Research profile
Recent staff publications have focused on the gospels; Paul; the
apocalypse; the apocryphal gospels and early second-century texts and
developments; textual criticism; New Testament ethics; Qumran; the
historical; religious and literary environment of the New Testament; and
New Testament Christology. Postgraduate research is welcomed in a
variety of areas, including exegesis, historical-critical issues, textual and
literary criticism, the relation between early Christianity and its religious
and historical setting, history of interpretation, and hermeneutical
questions. There is a research seminar for staff and students to which
visiting speakers are invited. Taught courses, at an advanced level,
which contribute to your interest and research needs, may be
undertaken where available.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD and MPhil
FT UK/EU £3,828; international £11,450
PT UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research or MTh by Research
FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
PT UK/EU £2,785 per year
*Tuition fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information on
tuition fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact: Dr Helen Bond E: [email protected]
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Research profile
The interests of staff in religious studies include Islam, contemporary
Judaism, indigenous religions (Africa and the Arctic), south Asian and
south-east Asian traditions, and new age religions. The methodologies
supported include phenomenology, anthropology and cultural studies.
There is a regular religious studies research seminar, for both students
and staff, to which postgraduates regularly contribute work-in-progress
papers, and at which staff and visiting academics occasionally present
special lectures.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD and MPhil
FT UK/EU £3,828; international £11,450
PT UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research
FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
PT UK/EU £2,785 per year
*Tuition fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information on
tuition fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact: Dr Steven Sutcliffe E: [email protected]
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MTh by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Research profile
Research students currently work in most areas of systematic theology
from the patristic to the Medieval era; from the Reformation to modern
times; and in philosophical theology, from the early modern period to
recent continental thought; and in such specialised topics as modern
Christology; theology and science; and theological ethics (representing
some prominent research interests of current members of staff).
Sessions on research orientation/methods are offered to all students.
Within Systematic Theology, there is a research seminar for staff and
students to which visiting speakers are invited. Informal reading groups
and language classes in theological German are also offered.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD and MPhil
FT UK/EU £3,828; international £11,450
PT UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research or MTh by Research
FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
PT UK/EU £2,785 per year
*Tuition fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information on
tuition fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact: Professor David Fergusson E: [email protected]
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MTh by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Research profile
Staff associated with the Centre for World Christianity cover a number
of different academic disciplines, including theology, history, mission
studies, religious studies and anthropology. They also have geographical
expertise in Africa, Asia and Latin America, allowing for a wide range of
research possibilities. The Centre provides a weekly seminar programme
for PhD students in World Christianity.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD and MPhil
FT UK/EU £3,828; international £11,450
PT UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research or MTh by Research
FT UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
PT UK/EU £2,785 per year
*Tuition fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information on
tuition fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact: Professor Brian Stanley E: [email protected]
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Funding
University of Edinburgh scholarships
China Scholarships Council/University of Edinburgh Scholarships A number of scholarships for PhD study to candidates who are citizens and
residents of China.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/china-council
College of Humanities & Social Sciences Studentships Studentships (fees plus stipend) and scholarships (fees only) are open to those
admitted to the first year of PhD research.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/research-hss
The Desmond Tutu Masters Scholarship The scholarship will be awarded to a student from Africa on a postgraduate
masters programme within the School of Divinity.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/tutu
School of Divinity Postgraduate Scholarships Competition is open to all applicants on the basis of academic merit. All
applicants must have been accepted for study towards a postgraduate degree in
the School of Divinity.
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/divinity/studying/postgraduates/
scholarships/general
Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarships A number of scholarships available to international students for masters study.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/masters
Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships These scholarships are designed to attract high-quality international research
students to the University.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/global-research
Edinburgh Santander Masters Scholarships Several scholarships are available to students from a number of countries for
masters study.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/santander
Edinburgh UK/EU Masters Scholarships Scholarships for UK and EU students who have been accepted on a full-time
masters degree programme.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/uk-masters
The John and Ian Baillie Scholarship One scholarship open to eligible applicants from Scotland, US, Canada, the Indian
subcontinent or Africa.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/Baille
Miller and Dalziel Scholarship The School of Divinity administers the Miller and Dalziel Scholarship which makes
awards to one or two applicants from the ‘Global South’, usually to fund a
full-time, one-year masters programme.
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/divinity/studying/postgraduates/
scholarships/general
Principal’s Career Development PhD Scholarships A number of awards, open to UK, EU and international PhD students.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/development
Principal’s Indian Masters Scholarships 15 scholarships are available to students from India for masters study.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/masters-india
The Reverend Dr Norma P Robertson ScholarshipAt least one award available for postgraduate in Christian History, Bible and
Theology.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/roberstson
TF Torrance Scholarship Two scholarships are available to students accepted on a full-time one-year MTh
degree. Applicants should be a citizen or a resident of the ‘Global South.’
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/torrance
Other sources of funding
Commonwealth Scholarships For students who are resident in any Commonwealth country, other than the UK.
www.dfid.gov.uk/cscuk
Fulbright Scholarships Scholarships open to US graduate students in any subject wishing to study in the
UK. www.iie.org/fulbright
Marshall Scholarships Open to outstanding US students wishing to study at any UK university for at least
two years. www.marshallscholarship.org
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships A number of scholarships open to citizens of Canada, China, India and the US,
undertaking masters level study in Scotland.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/saltire
A large number of scholarships, loans and other funding schemes are available for your postgraduate studies. You can find the full range at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Awards are offered by the School of Divinity, the College of Humanities & Social Science, the University of Edinburgh, the Scottish, British and
international governments and funding bodies. Below we list a selection of potential sources of financial support for postgraduate students
applying to the School of Divinity.
The University of Edinburgh Graduate Discount SchemeWe offer a 10 per cent discount on postgraduate fees for all alumni who have graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/discounts
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Research council awards
Research councils offer awards to masters, MPhil and PhD students in most of the Schools within the University of Edinburgh. All studentship applications from the research councils must be made through the University, through your School or College office. Awards can be made for both taught and research programmes.
Normally only those UK/EU students who have been resident in the UK for the preceding three years are eligible for a full award. For some awards, candidates who are EU nationals and are resident in the UK may be eligible for a fees-only award. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/research-councils
Financial aid
The Canada Student Loans ProgramThe University is eligible to certify Canadian student loan applications. Full details
on eligibility and how to apply can be found online.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/canadian-loans
The Student Awards Agency for ScotlandThis department of the Scottish Government has offered loans to postgraduate
students in the past. At time of going to press arrangements for study in
2013/14 were under review.
www.saas.gov.uk
US Student LoansThe University is eligible to certify loan applications for US loan students.
Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be found online.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/us-loans
Shruti Chaudhry
PhD Sociology
Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship and College of
Humanities and Social Science Research Studentship
“I learnt about the scholarships through the scholarships and student funding section of the University’s website. The scholarships
have provided me with a wonderful opportunity to study at a premier institution. I wish to work in academia in the future and so
my PhD will provide me with the necessary training and qualification to allow me to meet my goals.”
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How to applyTo study at postgraduate level, we normally require that you hold a UK 2:1 degree in an appropriate subject, or its international equivalent, or have a qualification or experience accepted as equivalent. PhD applicants typically require a specialist postgraduate degree beyond their first degree.
Research candidates are required to submit a
research proposal. We strongly encourage all
research applicants to make informal contact
with a potential supervisor by email, before
they submit a formal application, and this
often includes emailing a draft research
proposal. This allows the School to ensure the
availability of facilities and expert supervision
and is helpful to identify in advance any special
conditions that the School may decide should
apply to your proposed area of study. We also
look at academic transcripts to see what
particularly relevant courses candidates may
have done, in relation to the proposed
research.
A great number of our potential applicants are
from overseas, which makes face-to-face visits
difficult, but academic staff welcome contact
by email and often have Skype conversations
with potential students. Any applicant, from
the UK or abroad, who would like to come and
visit us is warmly welcomed.
Application processApplications for postgraduate study are made
online. Start with the degree finder to identify
your chosen programme at www.ed.ac.uk/
pg/degrees. The application process creates
an online account with us that means you do
not need to complete your online application
in one sitting – you can save your application
at any stage and resume the process at a
later time.
Joining us from overseasInternational applicants are advised to check
the University’s website to find out more
about their visa options and our Integrated
English for Academic Purposes (IEAP)
programme. Please visit www.ed.ac.uk/
international/ieap.
International agentsThe University has certified representative
agents in the following locations: Brunei,
Canada, China, Gulf Region, Hong Kong, India,
Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria,
Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South
Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey,
Zambia and Zimbabwe. International
applicants can use an agent to help guide
them through the application process if
necessary. Contact details for all our agents
can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/studying/
international/agents.
Please note:
• English language requirements can be affected by government policy so please ensure you visit our website for the latest details. www.ed.ac.uk/english-requirements/pg/chss
• Your English language certificate must be no more than two years old at the beginning of your degree programme.
• A degree from an English-speaking university may be accepted in some circumstances.
• Cambridge tests are accepted only for applicants who do not need Tier 4 visas to enter the UK.
English language requirementsStudents whose first language is not English must show evidence of one of the qualifications in the box below.
Abbreviations: IELTS − International English Language Testing System; TOEFL iBT − Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test; CPE − Certificate of Proficiency in English; CAE − Certificate in Advanced English
IELTS 7.0 (with no score lower than 6.0 in each section)
TOEFL iBT Total 100 (with no score lower than 20 in each section).
Pearson Test of English 67 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the ‘Communicative Skills’ sections - ‘Enabling Skills’ section scores are not considered)
Cambridge CPE Grade B
Cambridge CAE Grade A
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Get in touchContact usFor more information about postgraduate
studies at the School of Divinity please get
in touch.
School of Divinity
New College
Mound Place
Edinburgh, UK
EH1 2LX
T: +44 (0)131 650 8952
www.ed.ac.uk/divinity
To make contact with a potential PhD
supervisor please see details of our staff
profiles at www.ed.ac.uk/schools-
departments/divinity/staff-profiles.
Visit usOur postgraduate Open Day is your
opportunity to come and meet current staff
and students. Our next campus-based Open
Day takes place on Friday 23 November 2012.
For further details, please visit
www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate-open-day.
We also run online information sessions for
prospective postgraduate students throughout
the year. To find out more, visit
www.ed.ac.uk/pg/open-day/online-events.
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