What will I learn?
Our Master of Arts (MA) in Theology offers a broad and richly interdisciplinary study of religious traditions, engaging with key religious questions, beliefs, texts and actions of religious practitioners.This programme offers study in traditional theological disciplines as well as taking more innovative perspectives, from introductory through to advanced levels. It allows you to develop knowledge and abilities within the study of the Christian tradition and other religions.This flexible programme allows you to focus on one religious tradition in detail or to explore multiple religious cultures, including:* Christianity* Islam* Judaism* Buddhism* Hinduism* indigenous religions* new religious movementsIt will acquaint you with the approaches, questions, methods, tools, and results of advanced academic studies in these subjects. This will help develop your experience and abilities in comprehension, analysis, reflection, critical thinking, and oral and written communication.**Why study this programme*** You will choose courses that cover a variety of topics such as: scriptural texts and languages, religious intellectual history, ethics and philosophical theology, history of religions and global Christianity, diverse religious traditions, practical theology, science and theology, the arts and theology, and liberation theologies.* You can study additional subjects outside of Theology for the first two years.* You will be able to describe, analyse and critique a wide range of theological disciplines, beliefs and practices in a creative and constructive fashion.**Programme benefits*** You will join a vibrant, tight-knit community of around 450 students and 40 staff, based in their own building – the beautiful and historic New College.* Our friendly and approachable teaching staff consist of internationally respected scholars in a wide range of specialisms.* We have a fantastic onsite library which is one of the largest religion and theology libraries in the UK.* Edinburgh has a fascinating ecclesiastical/theological history and is a cosmopolitan, diverse and exciting setting for theological study.* You will study over four years, including one abroad (if desired).* You don’t need qualifications in religious studies to take up the study of Theology. Our students come from backgrounds in arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
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