We are well-known for our research in biblical, theological and ethical studies and our collaboration with scholars from other disciplines in exploring some of the key issues facing society.Research in Theology and Religion
Research is at the heart of our identity as a Department of Theology and Religion. Individually and collaboratively, through publications, research projects, seminars and conferences, we work to make a major contribution to the development of knowledge and insight in our disciplines.
Research strengths
The Department has research strengths in many areas and is well-known for collaborative research involving biblical, theological and ethical studies. Much of our research also has an interdisciplinary dimension, and our location in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers excellent opportunities for such interdisciplinary conversation. Our research is focused in a number of research centres and groups and falls into four broad research themes:
- Religion and ethics in public life
- Biblical studies and biblical interpretation
- Christian theology and the learning church
- Philosophical reflection and aspects of human life
Research Assessment Exercise
We are a community of scholars with a profile of internationally recognised research. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, the UK Government’s main measure of the quality of Universities’ research, rated 85% of our published work as of international quality, and 50% as either 'Internationally Excellent' or 'World Leading'.
Degree programmes
To do a PhD in Theology and Religion at Exeter is to be invited to join and to make your own distinctive contribution to key debates at the heart of theology and religion. We offer PhD supervision across many areas of the discipline and provide excellent support and resources. We also offer a one-year MA by Research in Theology and Religion.
