MPhil in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion

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:

• Discover Cambridge: Master’s and PhD study webinars - these Spring events provide practical information about applying for postgraduate study.

• 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.

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree. If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. First or II.i honours degree with marks of at least 67% or a GPA of at least 3.7 in the US system (in relevant subjects). New Testament and Early Christianity applicants are required to have at least two years' study (intermediate level) of New Testament Greek. Old Testament applicants must have knowledge of the relevant biblical languages, notably Biblical Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Philosophy of Religion applicants must have a strong philosophical background and relevant theological knowledge. Religions in Antiquity applicants must have knowledge of Greek or Latin. World Christianities applicants need a first degree in Theology, Religious Studies, History, Anthropology or another discipline involving contemporary cross-cultural study. University Minimum Academic Requirements Language Requirement

Listening: 7.0, Writing: 7.0, Reading: 7.0, Speaking: 7.0, Total: 7.5, Listening: 25, Writing: 25, Reading: 25, Speaking: 25, Total: 110