Religion, Literature & Culture [MLitt/MTh]
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Postgraduate
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Start date
Different dates available
You will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of the field and to develop an area of expertise. You will be taught by academics who are currently engaging in and shaping the international debates around the specialisations offered. This programme is open to those of all faiths and none, and to those who are new to the study of religion.
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Reviews
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All I could have requested in a college experience. Society's, the social clubs, the association's and the course's everything far surpass my desires.
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University of Glasgow is fantastic and I had an amazing experience. The course was interesting and engaging, I had a nice time and lectures were good. Course was good and I had a nice time in all.
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Glasgow is amazing. The tutors are so professional and helpful they are really so approachable whenever anyone needs the help.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Kate
Magdalena
Ruizhe Wang
Subjects
- IT
- Credit
- Theology
Course programme
The 180 credit programme is comprised of two compulsory 30 credit core courses, two 20 credit optional courses, a compulsory 20 credit research skills course, and a compulsory 60 credit dissertation of 12,000 - 15,000 words.
The 12 month programme structure for full-time students is as follows:
Semester 1:
- Core 1: Reason, Religion and Culture
- Option 1
- Research skills course
Semester 2:
- Core 2: Reading, Religion, and Culture
- Option 2
- Dissertation (submitted in September)
Theology and Religious Studies has a selection of optional courses available, including:
- Modern Islamic Thought
- Muhammad
- Reading Theology: Hermeneutics and Interpretation Theory
- Writing Theology: Creative Writing as Theological Reflection
- Central Issues in Christian Theology
- Theology in the Catholic Tradition
- Foundations of Contemporary Biblical Studies
- Bible, Culture and Criticism
- Sacred Texts and Critical Theories
- Political Theologies
- Religion and Violence
- Directed Study
Please contact the Programme Convener for further details about planned taught courses. In order to promote interdisciplinary study, students can elect to take one optional course from any other University of Glasgow Masters programme. The directed study option allows for one-to-one supervision on a topic of personal interest.
Additional information
for entry in 2016
Normally, at least a 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in an Arts, Humanities or Social science degree or the equivalent.
We also require a short statement of around 500 words outlining your interest in the programme, and at least one academic reference
English language requirements
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Religion, Literature & Culture [MLitt/MTh]
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