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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 by an international collaboration with Stellenbosch University (South Africa).
Why this programme
- 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.
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
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
- Deadlines are to be determined
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Religious Studies & Theology Liberal Arts View 642 other Masters in History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
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)
Tuition Fee
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International
20400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9500 GBP per year during 12 months.
UK
- Part-time fee: £1,056 per 20 credits
Living costs for Glasgow
620 - 1012 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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