Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
The relationship between Science and Religion is one of the foremost intellectual debates of our day. It is impossible not to hold an opinion on it.
Our dedicated Masters programme in Science and Religion is highly distinctive in European universities. It aims to inform and engage with the debate in depth, looking at it from scientific, philosophical, historical, ethical and theological perspectives.
As such, it can be approached from a variety of disciplines, and we welcome prospective students with a good first degree in a core science subject (e.g. physics, chemistry, biology) or a core humanities subject (e.g. philosophy, history, religious studies, or theology).
No religious commitments are assumed or expected, rather an enquiring mind open to grappling with critical challenges from all directions. Since the current science-religion debate is strongly shaped by the claims of Christianity, these will be explored in depth as they are relevant, but many other religious (and non-religious) perspectives will feature too.
A UK 2:1 honours degree with a mark of at least 65%, or its international equivalent, in a core natural science subject (eg. physics, or chemistry, or biology) or a humanities subject relevant to the science-religion dialogue (eg. theology/religious studies, or philosophy, or history).
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This programme is designed to provide a strong foundation for postgraduate research in the field or for employment in a range of areas requiring critical analysis and empathetic understanding.
Compulsory courses
Compulsory courses comprise Cosmos, Cell and Creator and a course in research methods.
Option courses
You will choose three option courses, which could include further advanced study in science and religion, such as:
The options on offer change from year to year, so please consult the Programme Director for advice on what will be available. With the agreement of your Programme Director, you may also choose options from other taught masters programmes, language courses, and advanced undergraduate courses.
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