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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Oxford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    04-OCT-26

  • Duration

    21 Months

Course summary

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Theology is a 21 month degree. It offers extensive study of a particular field of theology at an advanced level, with rigorous training in relevant research methods and a period of scholarly research and writing.Students on the MPhil in Theology work in one of the following areas:Old TestamentNew TestamentChristian Doctrine, specialising in one of the following sections:History of Doctrine: Patristic Theology (c. AD 100-787)Issues in Theology with special reference to theology from 1780 to the present dayEcclesiastical History (AD 200-600, AD 400-1100, AD 1000-1500, AD 1400-1800, AD 1800-the present)Christian EthicsFor more information about the content that is covered in each area listed above, visit the course page on the departmental website (see further information and enquiries).The Faculty of Theology and Religion runs graduate seminars in different subjects, which offer a space for all those doing graduate work to meet and to share aspects of their work with peers. The seminars are an important way of staying in touch with peers and presenting research at various stages of development.

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£ 3,644month

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University information

University of Oxford

  • University League Table

    2nd

  • Campus address

    University of Oxford, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2JD, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    4th out of 17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 189
    181 96%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    2nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.39 85%

    6th

    3

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