Theology and Religious Studies MScR

The University of Edinburgh

The Masters by Research in Theology and Religious Studies enables students to undertake individual, supervised research in any of the subject areas in the School of Divinity that are also represented in our PhD programmes:Hebrew and Old Testament StudiesNew Testament and Christian OriginsHistory of ChristianitySystematic TheologyEthics and Practical TheologyWorld ChristianityScience and ReligionReligious StudiesIslamic Studies and Christian-Muslim RelationsAs a student on the Masters by Research programme you will conduct short research essays in coordination with some of our masters courses, as well as a longer dissertation with the guidance of a dedicated supervisor.The degree can be undertaken as a valuable qualification in its own right, or as excellent preparation for doctoral research.

Theology and Religious Studies