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The University of Edinburgh: Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Divinity |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
Our PhD or MPhil offers an exciting interdisciplinary approach to Islamic thought and practice, and of historical, theological, ethical and political encounters between Christianity and Islam.
We have specific expertise in:
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comparative religion
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Islamic Liberation Theology
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the intellectual history of Islam and Christianity from Late Antiquity to the modern day
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Christian-Muslim relations
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political theology
Research degrees guide you through an independent study that you have proposed. Your supervisor(s) will work with you to establish the resources that you need for the successful conclusion of your degree.
This will probably include attending suitable courses (not for credit) in the School of Divinity or the wider university.
If you have an area of study in mind, please send your transcript and draft proposal to a member of staff (see academic staff section below). You will need to demonstrate that you are ready for PhD study and your topic fits the research interests of a staff member.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …
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