Masters Degrees in History of Religions

This is the only history of art and archaeology degree in Europe focused on the great religious traditions of Asia.

The MA Religions of Asia and Africa is in the first place a rewarding cultural and human experience. It is designed both as an end qualification in itself and as a platform preparing students for more advanced graduate work.

The. MA Religions of Asia and Africa. is designed both as an end qualification in itself and as a platform preparing students for more advanced graduate work.

The Certificate in the Study of Religions, which may be taken full-time over one year or part-time over two or three years, consists of 4 units from the current Study of Religions list of undergraduate courses, chosen in consultation with the student’s Personal Tutor, and approved by the Head of Department.

We offer a unique opportunity to explore the civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean and the Near East. Our . remarkably diverse faculty.

This programme explores religious, social, economic, political and cultural developments in the early modern world (c.1450-c.1800).

This varied degree will allow you to explore the cultural, social, political, theological and other aspects of medieval history while gaining valuable skills for further research.

The MA in Contemporary Art Theory. is for those with a special interest in contemporary art, and an aptitude for theoretical work in the subject.

As one of the largest History Departments in the UK we are able to offer a depth of subject expertise rarely matched by other institutions.

This programme is for students who wish to develop expertise in biblical studies, including those who want to prepare for a PhD. Its emphasis is on adding depth and breadth to expertise in biblical languages.

This flexible programme looks at the Christian past from a variety of perspectives – theological, philosophical and historical – and provides options for special study of themes from the early church to modern times.

The MA in Theology and Religion serves both the specific needs of those focused on progressing towards doctoral research and looking to continue relatively broad-based studies in Theology and Religion to Level four, perhaps in support of a career in teaching.

This course focuses on the context and interpretation of biblical and pseudepigraphal texts, along with the study of biblical languages.

This course involves the study of historical and systematic theology from a range of Christian perspectives. Durham has long-established strengths in both Greek and Latin patristics, the medieval Church and Reformation, contemporary Catholic and Anglican theology, theological ethics, and philosophical theology.

This course looks at religion from anthropological and sociological perspectives.