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MRes - Master of Research
University Park Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Research overview Combine your own research with insight from our advanced taught modules. This course is ideal if you are passionate about a research topic in religious studies but: • you want to develop your research skills or academic ability before committing to a PhD • you cannot commit to three years or more of research • your topic does not need three years of research Main research areas We have particular strengths in: • Theology and the Natural Sciences • Theology and Phenomenology • Theology and Metaphysics • Theology and Literature • Systematic Theology • Theology, Philosophy, and History of Ideas • Science, Technology and Nature • Religion, Culture and the Arts • Islamic Studies Find out more about our key areas of research Current research projects Topics currently being researched in the department include: • Hebrew Bible and New Testament • Hermeneutics • Islam and Politics • Jewish Philosophy • Philosophy of Religion • Philosophical Theology • Religion and Media • Religion and Technology • Theology and Continental Philosophy • Theology and Literature Theology and Natural Science
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