Theology (DPhil/MLitt/MSt/MPhil/MTh): University of Oxford

Research Programmes

DPhil and MLitt

• In the last Research Assessment Exercise (2001) the Faculty was ranked 5*, the top grade available.

Taught Programmes

MPhil in Theology

• The MPhil degree is designed to offer extensive postgraduate education in a specialist field of Theology for very able students.

MPhil in Philosophical Theology

• This course is designed for those who have graduated in either Philosophy or Theology and wish to do more advanced work in Philosophical Theology.

MPhil in Eastern Christian Studies

• This course provides graduates in Oriental Studies or Theology with  the opportunity to study the main creative period of the Eastern Christian tradition with a more detailed study of texts in Greek, Armenian or Syriac.

MPhil in Judaism and Christianity in the Graeco-Roman world

• This course, for which teaching is provided by members of the Oriental Studies and Theology Faculties, pays equal attention to the two religious traditions.

MSt in Theology

• The MSt is designed to offer a specialist postgraduate education in Theology. Students specialise in one of the following areas: Old Testament, New Testament, Science and Religion, Christian Doctrine, Ecclesiastical History, Christian Ethics, Biblical Interpretation.

MSt in Philosophical Theology

• This course, which covers part of the ground covered by the MPhil in Philosophical Theology, provides an opportunity for advanced work in Philosophical Theology within the limits of what can be done in a single year.

MSt in Study of Religion

• This course is intended to provide a research introduction to the study of religions, and teaching is often provided by members of the Centre for Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and Hebrew Studies.

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology

• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Theology
  The course is primarily intended for those with a first degree in a subject other than Theology or Religious Studies.

MTh in Applied Theology (also available part-time)

• This course is designed to enable theological reflection upon experience in pastoral practice, mainly but not only, in the context of ministry in the Church.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class undergraduate degree or equivalent (GPA of 3.7 or above). A prior degree in theology, religious studies or a related field is required

General enquiries: 

• Postal address:
        The Graduate Admissions Office
        PO Box 738
        University of Oxford
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        Oxford, OX1 9FB
• Tel: +44 (0)1865 270059
• Fax: +44 (0)1865 270049
• Email: graduate.admissions@admin.ox.ac.uk