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Religion, Theology & Culture MLitt/MTh
The MLitt/MTh in Religion, Theology & Culture provides a comprehensive and cutting-edge exploration of classic and contemporary debates in theology and religious studies, incorporating the latest scholarship in the field.
- You will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of the field and to develop an area of expertise.
- You will be taught by academics who are currently engaging in and shaping the international debates around the specialisations offered.
- All subjects can be studied from within or without a personal faith base, so that the subject’s doors are wide open to anyone willing to learn and contribute.
Programme overview
- MLitt/MTh: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
The teaching component of the programme will combine core courses with a selection of optional courses that allow you to develop a specialisation in one of the following areas
- Biblical Studies
- Theology
- Islamic Studies
- Indian Philosophy and Religion
- Literature, Theology and the Arts
- Religion and Critical Theory.
You will also produce a research dissertation on your area of particular interest.
The courses offered on this programme combine breadth of coverage with in-depth study.
Core courses
- Religion, theology and modernity
- Contemporary perspectives on religion and theology.
A wide-variety of optional courses are available to match your choice of specialisation.
Career prospects
The MLitt/MTh in Religion, Theology & Culture has a research and vocational skills component explicitly built into it, which is unusual for most Masters programmes in the subject area. As a graduate of this programme, you will be in a good position to develop a career in education or further academic work, regardless of the subject of your undergraduate degree.
You could also undertake the programme in preparation for a career in church ministry.
Further information: Dr. Ward Blanton / Professor Richard E. King
email: Ward.Blanton@glasgow.ac.uk / Richard.E.King@Glasgow.ac.uk
Normally, at least a 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in an Arts, Humanities or Social science degree or the equivalent. You should also submit a sample of academic writing.
English language
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the student must hold an IELTS 7.0 (with no subtest less than 7.0).
Further information regarding entry requirements: student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk
We ask that you apply online for a postgraduate taught degree. Our system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University within 42 days of starting your application.
You need to read the guide to applying online before starting your application. It will ensure you are ready to proceed, as well as answer many common questions about the process.
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