Overview
Philosophy, science and religion are three endeavours that shape in far-reaching and fundamental ways how we think, what we value, and how we live. Public discourse, professional life, politics and culture revolve around the philosophical, scientific and religious ideas of our age; yet they and their relationship to each other are not well understood.
Key features
You will be brought up to date with the relevant scientific developments including:
- quantum mechanics
- relativity
- cosmology
- evolutionary biology
- neuroscience
- human origins
And the relevant theological issues including:
- problem of evil
- miracles
- theological conceptions of creation
- theological conceptions of providence
- eschatology
And the philosophical tools that are required to understand the relationship between them such as:
- the philosophy of science
- metaphysics
- epistemology
- philosophy of language
Career prospects
This Philosophy, Science and Religion (Online Learning) program offered by The University of Edinburgh provides you with a range of knowledge and skills to prepare you for a variety of career paths, including, but not limited to, further postgraduate study in theology or philosophy.
Others are teaching at community colleges and high schools. Our graduates consistently tell us that the skills they have learned through the degree have influenced their thinking both in their careers and more generally through life.
This programme would be an ideal foundation for further graduate work, however the skills of analytical, clear and creative thinking and writing, and the ability to manage projects that require significant research and to engage in constructive conversations across disciplinary and cultural boundaries are all highly sought after by employers in a diverse range of fields.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Philosophy, Science and Religion: The Physical World
- Philosophy, Science and Religion: Life and Mind
- History of Science and Religion
- Mind, Matter, and Spirit
- Philosophy of Religion
- Philosophy of Science
- Science and Scripture
- Islamic Philosophy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Applications received after 3 April will be considered by 31 August, but only if there are places left on the course.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
- No Attendance
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies View 32 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in a relevant natural science (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, mathematics) or relevant humanities subject (e.g. theology, religious studies, philosophy).
Tuition Fee
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International
21600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21600 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
21600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21600 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
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