The MA Theology offers you a broad and interdisciplinary study of Christianity and other religious traditions.
At Edinburgh, studying theology includes:
- biblical studies
- Christian theology
- ethics and philosophy
- history of Christianity
- Islamic studies
- religious studies
**Course selection**
We have a large range of courses to choose from; this means you can focus on particular areas or approaches if you would like to.
Topics we cover includ...
The MA Theology offers you a broad and interdisciplinary study of Christianity and other religious traditions. <br/><br/>At Edinburgh, studying theology includes: <br/><br/><br/>- biblical studies <br/><br/><br/>- Christian theology <br/><br/><br/>- ethics and philosophy <br/><br/><br/>- history of Christianity <br/><br/><br/>- Islamic studies <br/><br/><br/>- religious studies <br/><br/><br/>**Course selection** <br/><br/>We have a large range of courses to choose from; this means you can focus on particular areas or approaches if you would like to. <br/><br/>Topics we cover include: <br/><br/><br/>- Christian intellectual history and challenges to it <br/><br/><br/>- ethics and the philosophical theology <br/><br/><br/>- biblical texts and languages <br/><br/><br/>- the history of the Christian churches and global Christianity <br/><br/><br/>- non-Christian religions <br/><br/><br/>- science and theology <br/><br/><br/>- the arts and theology <br/><br/><br/>- liberation theologies <br/><br/><br/>- practical theology<br/>
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
QVV6
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B,B ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5. A levelA,B,B ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |