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Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion is no longer accepting new applications.
The course aims:
- to provide advanced teaching and training in research to postgraduate students in the theologies, scriptures, histories and philosophies, doctrines and practices of Christianity; and, as far as resources permit, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, principally within their own traditions but also by means of comparative approaches
- to provide high-calibre students with an excellent education in these traditions, which is informed by current developments in scholarship and research
- to provide a stimulating environment in which students can reach their intellectual potential
- to provide an integrated structure of learning and teaching
- to help students develop a wide range of intellectual abilities and skills which will enable them to make a significant contribution in their chosen careers and walks of life, particularly training in academic research
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the MPhil, students should have acquired:
- an introduction to research methods and skills appropriate to a chosen sub-discipline of the subject, such as will serve both: as a preparation for more advanced research or as offering skills of value to potential employers
- more advanced and specialised knowledge of some fundamental issues and literatures at the forefront of research in that sub-discipline
- the ability to construct a substantive, if preliminary, contribution to research on a particular issue within that sub-discipline through the writing of a thesis
Continuing
In order to be eligible to continue to the PhD, students must achieve at least a mark of 71 for the dissertation and an overall average of at least 71% in the MPhil as a whole. Applications are considered on their own merit.
Open Days
The University hosts and attends fairs and events throughout the year, in the UK and across the world. We also offer online events to help you explore your options:
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Discover Cambridge: Master’s and PhD study webinars - these Spring events provide practical information about applying for postgraduate study.
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Postgraduate Virtual Open Days - taking place in November each year, the Open Days focus on subject and course information.
For more information about upcoming events visit our events pages.