Overview

The Church History and Theology programme of the University of Glasgow gives equal weight to the study of history, theology, history of ideas and historiography, enabling students to develop robust critical skills for analysing changing ideas, customs and intellectual traditions. What makes this programme distinctive is its engagement with not just the history of Christianity, but the changing historiography of Christianity, and its impact upon theology. This Masters is delivered as part of an international collaboration with Stellenbosch University (South Africa).

Key facts

The University established one of the world’s first professorial chairs in Church History in 1716.

The core staff are Church Historians with diverse expertise who have published widely and edit internationally recognised journals and book series.

The University has a world-class library with exceptional special collections, archives and rare books, including first-century papyri, over 1,000 early incunabula, first editions of key reformation texts, and one of the largest collections of bibles in the world.

Parts of this programme are delivered by Stellenbosch University, joint-oldest university in sub-Saharan Africa and ranked among the best universities for Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies on the African continent.

Career prospects

Students may take this programme while on secondment from an on-going teaching or professional education position. Students will typically continue to doctoral study, Christian ministry, school teaching or to posts in the culture and heritage sector.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nature and Practice of Church History

Studies in Early Church History and Theology

Studies in the History and Theology of the Reformation

History of Christianity in Africa

Reading, Religion and Culture

Religion and Violence

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-22 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Christian Studies View 27 other Masters in Christian Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)

A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

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Tuition Fee

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International

25320 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25320 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11250 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK Part-time fee: £1250 per 20 credits

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

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