Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion
Entry requirements
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High 2:1 Honours Degree.
Months of entry
October
Course content
The course aims:
to provide teaching and learning to postgraduate students in the theologies, scriptures, histories and philosophies, doctrines and practices of Christianity; and, as far as resources permit, of 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, including training in academic research.
On completion of the Advanced Diploma students should have:
made the transition from another discipline, usually in the humanities, and acquired a grounding in the key concepts and methods in the subject;
acquired advanced understanding in up to four sub-disciplines of the subject;
acquired detailed knowledge of a specific topic, either in a chosen sub-discipline, or of an interdisciplinary character, and of basic principles of scholarly research, through the writing of a dissertation; and
had the opportunity to acquire a basic or advanced proficiency in a scriptural language of a major religious tradition and in the interpretation of scriptural texts.
Information for international students
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
Element Score
Listening 7.0
Writing 7.0
Reading 7.0
Speaking 7.0
Total 7.5
TOEFL Internet Score
Element Score
Listening 25
Writing 25
Reading 25
Speaking 25
Total 110
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- AdvDip
- full time9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- graduate-secretary@divinity.cam.ac.uk