Our Master of Arts (MA) in Theology offers a broad and interdisciplinary study of Christianity and other religious traditions.
At Edinburgh studying theology may include:
* studying different religious traditions, such as:
* Christianity
* Islam
* Judaism
* Buddhism
* Hinduism
* indigenous religions
* new religious movements
* using different methods and approaches, such as:
* studying classical languages, sacred texts...
Our Master of Arts (MA) in Theology offers a broad and interdisciplinary study of Christianity and other religious traditions. <br/><br/>At Edinburgh studying theology may include:<br/><br/><br/>* studying different religious traditions, such as: <br/><br/><br/>* Christianity <br/><br/><br/>* Islam <br/><br/><br/>* Judaism <br/><br/><br/>* Buddhism <br/><br/><br/>* Hinduism <br/><br/><br/>* indigenous religions <br/><br/><br/>* new religious movements<br/><br/><br/>* using different methods and approaches, such as: <br/><br/><br/>* studying classical languages, sacred texts, ethics, literature and the arts <br/><br/><br/>* philosophy of religion <br/><br/><br/>* systematic theology, anthropology and sociology <br/><br/><br/>* law and politics <br/><br/><br/>* race and gender <br/><br/><br/>* science and religion <br/><br/><br/>* practical theology <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, society, and politics <br/><br/><br/>* philosophy of religion <br/><br/><br/>* the history of Christian churches and global Christianity <br/><br/><br/>* scriptural texts and languages <br/><br/><br/>* non-Christian religions, such as: <br/><br/><br/>* Islam <br/><br/><br/>* Judaism <br/><br/><br/>* Buddhism <br/><br/><br/>* Hinduism <br/><br/><br/>* science and religion <br/><br/><br/>* literature, the arts, and theology <br/><br/><br/>* liberation theology and decolonial thought <br/><br/><br/>* practical theology and ministry<br/>
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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
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
QVV6
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,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.
34
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
A,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 |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |