Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

Theologywww.theology.ox.ac.ukϐϐ Key FactsMain Areas ofResearch InterestsResearch ProgrammesTaught ProgrammesEntry RequirementsEnglish LanguageRequirementsFunding/Awardshttp://resources.theology.ox.ac.ukDPhil (also available part-time)MLittMPhil in TheologyMPhil in Philosophical TheologyMPhil in Eastern Christian StudiesMPhil in Judaism and Christianity in theGraeco-Roman worldMSt in TheologyMSt in Philosophical TheologyMSt in Study of ReligionPostgraduate Diploma in TheologyPostgraduate Diploma in AppliedTheology (also available part-time)MTh in Applied Theology (also availablepart-time)A minimum of an upper second-classundergraduate degree or equivalent(GPA of 3.7 or above). A prior degree intheology, religious studies or a relatedfield is requiredResearch degrees Higher levelTaught degrees Higher levelAHRC studentshipsClarendon AwardsFaculty of Theology Graduate StudentshipsSee: www.theology.ox.ac.uk/prospective_students/postgraduates/scholarships.htmNumber of Applicants Research degrees 72Taught degrees 134Number ofResearch degrees 30Places OfferedTaught degrees 56Application Deadlines 23 January 2009 and 13 March 2009Studentship applications must besubmitted by 23 JanuaryContact for Enquiries graduatestudies@theology.ox.ac.ukϐϐResources AvailableOxford’s Bodleian Library is outstanding for all fields of theologicalenquiry, being rich in manuscripts and printed materials.In addition, collections such as that at Rhodes House onmissionary societies, and specialist collections on Baptist Historyin the Angus Library at Regent’s Park College, Unitarian history atHarris-Manchester College and Anglican history at Pusey House,make this a particularly attractive research centre for churchhistorians and historical theologians.ϐϐRelated Programmes AvailableThe faculty has a particular strength in medieval history andtheology and a related programme is the inter-disciplinary MSt inMedieval Studies.ϐϐCollegesIn addition to the list of Colleges and Permanent PrivateHalls taking theology degrees (as listed in the accompanyingpublication), Ripon College Cuddesdon which trains men andwomen for ordination in the Anglican Church may accept studentsfor the following degrees:|| MTh in Applied Theology|| PGDip in Applied Theology|| MSt and MPhil in TheologyFor more details: www.rcc.ac.ukϐϐAcademic Staff Profileshttp://resources.theology.ox.ac.uk/staffindex.phtmlϐϐResearch ProgrammesDPhil and MLittIn the last Research Assessment Exercise (2001) the Faculty wasranked 5*, the top grade available.The Faculty has particular strengths and interests in the followingareas:|| Biblical scholarship,|| Historical and Modern Theology,|| Ecclesiastical History,|| Philosophy of Religion, Ethics, and Science and Religion.|| It is also strengthening research in the Study of Religions,especially in Hinduism, Islam and the Abrahamic Religions.|| We have research centres in Modern European Thought andTheology, the Reception of the Bible, Ethics, and Science andReligion, and two prestigious research projects: one on theNew Testament and non-canonical texts (just completed),and the other on modern prophecy movements (ongoing until2010).ϐϐTaught ProgrammesMPhil in TheologyThe MPhil degree is designed to offer extensive postgraduateeducation in a specialist field of Theology for very able students.It includes a short thesis of up to 30,000 words based onindependent scholarly research, which may contribute to a futureresearch degree, and three to five formal examination papers orgroups of assessed essays. Students work in one of the followingareas: Biblical Studies (Old or New Testament), Christian Doctrine,Ecclesiastical History, Christian Ethics. Students in ChristianDoctrine and in Ecclesiastical History specialise in a historicalperiod: patristic, medieval, Reformation or modern. Candidatesin Christian Ethics may specialise in Sexuality and Marriage or inChristian Political Thought. A knowledge of Hebrew and Greekis required for Old and New Testament Studies respectively andmost courses in the History of Doctrine will require study of textsin languages other than English.|| Length of programme: Two yearsHumanitiesLLEnquiries:graduatestudies@theology.ox.ac.ukHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/51