Masters Degrees in History of Religions (Interdisciplinary Studies)

This unique interdisciplinary programme provides the opportunity for intensive historical, literary and art-historical study. The MA provides a thorough grounding in the skills required for advanced study in the medieval and early modern periods. Read more

Gain expertise, develop your knowledge of Hebrew and prepare for a future career in research or across multiple industries through this degree. Read more

As part of the MA in Medieval Studies, we offer a  Medieval Islamic Cultures pathway  so you can choose to focus your studies in this specialist area. Read more

Our exciting MA programme in Medieval and Early Modern Studies provides the opportunity for in-depth study across a range of disciplines and allows you to share your year between Canterbury and Paris. Read more

How and why do we creatively make use of the past to forge new identities in the present? What is at stake in the "musealization" of religion? Heritage and Religion is a unique interdisciplinary MA-programme focusing on a major trend at the interface of religion, identity, politics, and heritage studies. Read more

We are interested in hearing from students with research proposals covering all aspects of medieval and early modern history, life and culture. Read more

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

How are religion, conflict and peace related? How does globalization affect local religious traditions? How do religious and secular actors interact in debates on migration and gender? Within the modern world, it is clear that religion has a major role in many conflicts occurring at multiple levels and locations. Read more

The MPhil in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion is a nine-month full-time, or one-year-and-nine-month part-time, master's course. The MPhil… Read more

The MLitt in Analytic and Exegetical Theology is a one-year taught programme run by the Logos Institute in the School of Divinity. Read more

Postgraduate study of Science and Religion invites you to bring together the two great truth-seeking disciplines and understand the ways in which they both challenge and inform each other. Read more

How did the Romans view religious-political differences? What potential for pluralism exists in modern monotheisms and secularisms? Tension between group solidarity and productive relations with 'others' has been part of human history for as long as evidence exists. Read more

On this Master of Research (MRes), you'll be supported to build a bespoke programme of advanced research and study to match your personal and professional interests - you can learn a language, explore palaeography, broaden your field of study, or complete a work placement. Read more