1.1k Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies

The Ministry, Theology and Practice programme at the University of Glasgow is intended for pastoral professionals (not necessarily ordained), to develop and enhance their abilities in congregational ministry, culturally relevant hermeneutics and preaching, creative approaches to ministry, and freedom of inquiry in theological doctrine.

Designed for qualified ministers, pastoral workers, chaplains and church leaders, the Master of Ministry from Charles Sturt University develops your pastoral and ministry skills, and provides valuable opportunities for professional development.  

Immerse yourself in your own Theology and Religion research supported by experts from one of the largest and most diverse Theology departments in the UK. Join a vibrant research community interested in a range of religions and belief systems from across the world through the Theology and Religion (by research) programme from University of Birmingham.

If you’re a qualified teacher seeking a role in a Catholic primary school in the Republic of Ireland, this Religious Studies course at Dublin City University gives you the skills and knowledge to teach Catholic religious education and equips you with the necessary understanding to lead and live the ethos in a Catholic primary school.

The Secondary Religious Education course at University of Chester is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher.

Explore faith, spirituality and religion in depth with the Theology and Religion programme from University of Birmingham. You'll build critical thinking and understanding across different beliefs, developing key skills for careers where empathy and diverse perspectives matter.

The Religion, Culture and Society programme from The University of Lancashire combines the disciplines of theology, philosophy, sociology, politics and international relations in an innovative, exciting and challenging postgraduate degree award. 

This Study of Religions degree delivered by the University College Cork gives you an intensive course in the study of religions. The course will appeal to those who have a degree, but have not previously studied religions to degree level.

Explore your area of interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Study of Religion program from Victoria University of Wellington.

On this Religion, Politics and Society programme from University of Birmingham you’ll research the role of religion in politics and society, strengthening your skills as a global citizen.

Through the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics programme from University of Birmingham you'll explore the latest debates at the intersection of ethics and the philosophy of religion.

The Buddhist Studies programme offered by SOAS University of London is an interdisciplinary programme that engages with Buddhism as a field of inquiry from a historical, philosophical, anthropological and material culture perspectives.

The Theology and Religious Studies programme from University of Chester allows you to explore your own areas of interest, which could be anything from biblical studies to the social scientific study of global religions, under specialist one-to-one supervision.

The Research Master of Philosophy programme is primarily research-oriented and functions as a first step towards the doctoral programme. It focuses firmly on the development of high-level independent research. The programme allows you to concentrate on a particular field of study, supplemented by courses, seminars, and the oral defense of a research-based thesis.

This Ritual Chant and Song at University of Limerick offers specialist training in Western plainchant and Irish traditional religious song (sean-nós), which are contextualised by a programme of study in ritual theory, manuscript studies, and historical context.

The Master of Spiritual Direction from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a coursework degree for those with a background in theology and an interest in developing a specialisation in spiritual direction.

The Master of Theology from Charles Sturt University offers depth and breadth in theological education. This course builds on your previous theological study to help you develop an in-depth understanding of major issues in contemporary theology. It provides advanced critical knowledge and skills in the theological disciplines and their application to contemporary society and church.  

This Religious Education, Postgrad.Cert. from Australian Catholic University (ACU) provides the basic certification, fundamental knowledge, skills and competencies needed to teach religious education.

Carry out your own independent research project in Theology and Religion in one of the top departments for Theology research in the UK with the Theology and Religion programme from University of Birmingham. Access essential training with the experts to enhance your research project.

The MA Religious Studies at Leiden University is designed to equip students with the tools and knowledge required for studying, interpreting, and analysing religion as a diverse (human) phenomenon.