Religious Studies MRes at University of Nottingham - UCAS

Course summary

Combine your own research with insight from our advanced taught modules. This course is ideal if you are passionate about a research topic in theology but:

  • you want to develop your research skills or academic ability before committing to a PhD
  • you cannot commit to three years or more of research
  • your topic does not need three years of research
Main research areas We have particular strengths in the following areas:
  • Theology and Philosophy
  • Religion, Culture, and Ethics
  • Science, Technology, and Nature
  • Biblical Studies
  • Jewish Studies
  • Islamic Studies
Find out more about our key areas of research on our website: nottingham.ac.uk/theology Current research projects cover areas such as:
  • Hebrew Bible and New Testament
  • Hermeneutics
  • Islam and Politics
  • Jewish Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Philosophical Theology
  • Religion and Media
  • Religion and Technology
  • Theology and Continental Philosophy
  • Theology and Literature
  • Theology and Natural Science
Research staff Our diverse staff include theologians, sociologists, biblical scholars and philosophers so we can support your research with a range of different approaches and methodologies. This degree is a companion to our Theology MRes. The difference is in your agreed area of research and the title of your award. The teaching and supervision arrangements are the same.

Modules

Areas of research include: Old Testament prophets; synoptic Gospels; music in the New Testament; Pauline theology; philosophical theology; philosophy of religion; systematic theology; historical theology; science and theology; theology and literature.

Assessment method

The course is made up of 180 credits:

  • Dissertation - 120 credits
  • Subject modules - 40 credits
- Faculty-wide module - 20 credits


Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a 2:1 (or international equivalent) degree in theology and/or religious studies or a closely related subject. English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element).


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

For fee information, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
Religious Studies MRes at University of Nottingham - UCAS