Theology (continued)HumanitiesMPhil in Philosophical TheologyThis course is designed for those who have graduated in eitherPhilosophy or Theology and wish to do more advanced workin Philosophical Theology. All students study the Philosophy <strong>of</strong>Religion and the History <strong>of</strong> Philosophical Theology; those whosebackground is primarily philosophical also study a historical period<strong>of</strong> Christian Doctrine, while those whose background is primarilytheological study a further area <strong>of</strong> philosophy. Teaching is providedjointly by members <strong>of</strong> the Theology and Philosophy Faculties.The degree is awarded on an examination and a short thesis.|| Length <strong>of</strong> programme: Two yearsMPhil in Eastern Christian <strong>Studies</strong>This course provides graduates in Oriental <strong>Studies</strong> or Theologywith the opportunity to study the main creative period <strong>of</strong> theEastern Christian tradition with a more detailed study <strong>of</strong> textsin Greek, Armenian or Syriac. Teaching is provided jointly bymembers <strong>of</strong> the Faculties <strong>of</strong> Oriental <strong>Studies</strong> and Theology, butteaching in all three options may not be available every year. Aknowledge <strong>of</strong> Greek is required.The aims <strong>of</strong> this programme are to develop the practice <strong>of</strong>analytical enquiry into Eastern traditions <strong>of</strong> Christianity; toenable students to acquire knowledge and understanding <strong>of</strong>foundational material and current developments in the area; todevelop the ability to identify, understand and apply key conceptsand principles; to enable students to reflect on relevant issues <strong>of</strong>method; to enable students to gain a critical knowledge <strong>of</strong> thescholarly literature relevant to their course.|| Length <strong>of</strong> programme: Two yearsMPhil in Judaism and Christianity in the Graeco-Roman WorldThis course, for which teaching is provided by members <strong>of</strong> theOriental <strong>Studies</strong> and Theology Faculties, pays equal attention tothe two religious traditions. The subjects available in that part <strong>of</strong>the course concerned with Judaism are: Jewish literature, history,and institutions from 200 BC to AD 200, Jewish historiography,Bible interpretation, eschatology, and wisdom literature; and inthat concerning Christianity: Christian literature, history, andinstitutions to AD 180, the Gospels and the historical Jesus,the Acts and the Pauline corpus, the Apostolic Fathers, and theApologists. A knowledge <strong>of</strong> Greek and Hebrew is required, anda wide range <strong>of</strong> primary literature must be covered. Two papersand a short thesis are required in one <strong>of</strong> the two traditions, threepapers in the other.|| Length <strong>of</strong> programme: Two yearsMSt in TheologyThe MSt is designed to <strong>of</strong>fer a specialist postgraduate educationin Theology. Students specialise in one <strong>of</strong> the following areas:Old Testament, New Testament, Science and Religion, ChristianDoctrine, Ecclesiastical History, Christian Ethics, BiblicalInterpretation. This will include an element <strong>of</strong> scholarly researchand writing, which can constitute part <strong>of</strong> the training for a futureresearch degree. It is common for students aiming to study fora doctorate at <strong>Oxford</strong> to begin with the MSt unless they alreadyhave an equivalent qualification. Students initially registered forthe MSt may, if their work is <strong>of</strong> a sufficiently high quality, beallowed to transfer to the corresponding two year MPhil. Thedegree is awarded on the basis <strong>of</strong> several short essays and adissertation <strong>of</strong> up to 15,000 words. In some subjects there is alsoa written examination. Most courses will require knowledge <strong>of</strong> alanguage other than English.|| Length <strong>of</strong> programme: One yearMSt in Philosophical TheologyThis course, which covers part <strong>of</strong> the ground covered by theMPhil in Philosophical Theology, provides an opportunity foradvanced work in Philosophical Theology within the limits <strong>of</strong> whatcan be done in a single year.|| Length <strong>of</strong> programme: One yearMSt in Study <strong>of</strong> ReligionThis course is intended to provide a research introduction to thestudy <strong>of</strong> religions, and teaching is <strong>of</strong>ten provided by members <strong>of</strong>the Centre for Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and Hebrew <strong>Studies</strong>. Itconsists <strong>of</strong> three papers, one on the Nature <strong>of</strong> Religion and twoon practices texts and doctrines selected from one <strong>of</strong>: Judaism,Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, or Buddhism.|| Length <strong>of</strong> programme: One yearMTh in Applied TheologyThis course is designed to enable theological reflection uponexperience in pastoral practice, mainly but not only, in the context<strong>of</strong> ministry in the Church. It may be taken by those who hold apastoral appointment at present, or by students who can includea period <strong>of</strong> approved pastoral experience in their course <strong>of</strong> studyfor the MTh. Candidates must have a degree in theology, or holdan equivalent theological qualification. The degree is awardedon the successful completion <strong>of</strong> five extended essays relating totaught courses, an extended ‘essay on an experiential project’, anda thesis <strong>of</strong> up to 25,000 words. The colleges, Permanent PrivateHalls or theological colleges which are <strong>of</strong>fering this course <strong>of</strong>study are: Campion Hall, Mansfield College, Regent’s Park College,Ripon College Cuddesdon, St Benet’s Hall, St Stephen’s House,Wycliffe Hall. Although this degree is under the Board <strong>of</strong> theFaculty <strong>of</strong> Theology it is administered by the group <strong>of</strong> colleges,permanent private halls and theological colleges, to whom allenquiries should be made.|| Length <strong>of</strong> programme: Two years (full-time), three or fouryears (part-time)Postgraduate Diploma in TheologyThe course is primarily intended for those with a first degree ina subject other than Theology or Religious <strong>Studies</strong>. The course isprimarily biblical in content, but with optional papers in ChristianDoctrine, Church History, Christian Ethics, Hinduism, Buddhismor Islam, and Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Religion. No knowledge <strong>of</strong> ancientlanguages is required.|| Length <strong>of</strong> programme: One yearFor further information on core and optional courses andprogramme specifications for all our taught-course degrees, see:www.theology.ox.ac.uk/prospective_students/postgraduates/postgraduate_prospectus/the_degrees.htmIn addition to core and optional courses, students will beexpected to attend the dedicated graduate seminar in their field.ϐ ϐ<strong>Graduate</strong> Destinations<strong>Graduate</strong>s go on to Postdoctoral Fellowships and permanentacademic posts around the world, as well as jobs in many otherareas.52LLEnquiries:graduatestudies@theology.ox.ac.ukHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/
Women’s <strong>Studies</strong>www.mod-langs.ox.ac.ukϐϐ Key FactsMain Areas <strong>of</strong>Research InterestsTaught ProgrammesEntry RequirementsEnglish LanguageRequirementsFunding/Awardswww.mod-langs.ox.ac.ukMSt in Women’s <strong>Studies</strong>First or higher upper second-class inundergraduate degree, or equivalentResearch degrees Higher levelTaught degrees Higher levelAHRC studentshipsClarendon awardsNumber <strong>of</strong> Applicants Taught degrees 44Number <strong>of</strong>Taught degrees 23Places OfferedApplication Deadlines 21 November 2008, 23 January 2009 and13 March 2009ARHC and Clarendon applicants mustapply by 23 JanuaryContact for Enquiries <strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> AdministratorFaculty <strong>of</strong> Medieval and ModernLanguages41 Wellington Square<strong>Oxford</strong> OX1 2JFgraduate.studies@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk+44 (0) 1865 270751ϐϐTaught ProgrammesMSt in Women’s <strong>Studies</strong>This interdisciplinary degree equips students with the critical andresearch tools needed for women’s studies in the humanities.It provides a systematic introduction to feminist theory, andenables students to gain the skills necessary to engage in originalresearch into topics in the humanities relating to women and togender, in a university with unrivalled facilities for both traditionaland computer-age research. Teaching is delivered through closeindividual supervision, as well as a carefully designed programme<strong>of</strong> lectures and classes led by specialists from a wide variety <strong>of</strong>disciplines.|| Length <strong>of</strong> programme: One year|| Core and optional courses and programme specification:www.mod-langs.ox.ac.ukϐ ϐ<strong>Graduate</strong> DestinationsMany <strong>of</strong> our taught-course students proceed to doctoraldegrees both at <strong>Oxford</strong> or at other universities. Other graduatedestinations include teaching, journalism, NGO work, and the civilservice.HumanitiesϐϐResources AvailableEnglish Faculty LibraryHistory Faculty LibraryPhilosophy LibraryClassics Faculty LibraryModern Languages Faculty LibraryϐϐAcademic Staff Pr<strong>of</strong>ileswww.mod-langs.ox.ac.ukϐϐResearch ProgrammesStudents graduating from the MSt are eligible to progress toDPhil programmes in the contributing faculties (English, History,Modern Languages, Classics, and Philosophy).LLEnquiries:graduate.studies@mod-langs.ox.ac.ukHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/53
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