MA by Research in Theology and Religion

Programme overview

The MA by Research in Theology and Religion like other research degrees contains no taught element and offers you the opportunity to pursue a research project, without entering into the commitment of a PhD. As such, it’s ideal for those in employment who are interested in pursuing a specific shorter-term research project. The degree programme is intended both as an award in its own right or as a progression route to a PhD.

The Department adopts a ‘hands on’ approach to supervision which has proven effective with respect to successful completion. The research culture at Exeter is characterised by conversation that crosses sub-disciplinary boundaries (biblical studies, patristics, historical theology, systematics, ethics and philosophical theology), and is sustained by a variety of formal and informal means.

Finding your research topic

The MA by Research in Theology and Religion gives you the flexibility to shape your own research in an area of particular interest to you. Our academic staff have a wide range of research interests across Theology and Religion and are able to supervise research in many areas of the discipline. Our Research web pages provide details of the Department's expertise and research centres. You can also view our supervision areas web page and staff profiles for more details of the research interests of individual members of academic staff.