About us: a profile of Theology & Religious Studies

Located at No. 4 The Square, Theology and Religious Studies is in the very heart of the University of Glasgow. Its central location provides easy access to the University Library, Computer Centre, Student Unions, University Bookshop and other central services.

Our staff offer a range of diverse courses within the fields of

• Christian Theology
• Church History
• Judaism
• Biblical Studies
• Philosophy of Religion
• Islam
• Eastern Religions

We also validate the degree programmes offered by the Free Church of Scotland College.

There is a student common room, a computer room providing online computers and printers, and a reference library.
 
There are also a number of centres and seminars which are dedicated to research in specialised areas:

• Centre for Literature, Theology and the Arts
• Centre for the Study of Islam
• Centre for Inter-Faith Studies
• Centre for Advanced Studies in Christian Ministry

Who studies Theology and Religious Studies in Glasgow?

Students come to the subject to study for all sorts of reasons. Some are interested in gaining a better understanding of the religions of the world and intend to go into school teaching, the media, counselling and other careers that requires a university degree. Other students join the subject in preparation for a career in church ministry.

There is also a flourishing international postgraduate and research community that interacts closely with undergraduates.

The Department and the West of Scotland

The subject area of Theology and Religious Studies ensures a friendly and supportive atmosphere, but does not limit its close interaction with wider aspects of life in Glasgow and the West of Scotland. Strong traditional links with the Church of Scotland and the Roman Catholic Church have now been added to by a growing educational link with the Islamic community and cultural links with the Glasgow School of Art, the Tron Theatre, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow Film Theatre, the Burrell Collection and other important local institutions. It thus contributes substantially to the civic and cultural life of the area.

What degrees are offered?

At undergraduate level we offer the following degrees:

• M.A.
• B.D.
• B.D.Min. (for ministry candidates)

Further information is available from the Undergraduate Prospectus and our Undergraduate Study section.

At postgraduate level we offer the following degrees:

• Ph.D. research (3 years full time, 5 years part time)
• M.Litt research (2 years full time, 3 years part time)
• M.Th. research (1 year full time, 2 years part time)

More information on postgraduate research can be found in the Postgraduate Prospectus.

• M.Litt taught (12 months full time, 24 months part time)  
• PgDip taught (9 months full time, 18 months part time)
• MTh taught (1 year full-time; up to 4 years part-time)

More information on taught postgraduate programmes can be found in the Postgraduate Prospectus and our Taught Postgraduate section.