Taught course

Bible and the Contemporary World – online

Institution
University of St Andrews · School of Divinity
Qualifications
MLittPGDip

Entry requirements

The School of Divinity encourages applications from those who have an undergraduate degree in any subject, and recognises that in some cases this may have been attained a number of years ago.

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree is normally expected, but if your degree classification is lower, you should indicate more recent, perhaps informal, learning in your letter of intent. You do not need to have a degree in Theology or Biblical Studies in order to apply for a place on this programme; however, all applicants will be expected to have sufficient knowledge to equip them for postgraduate level of study in this area. Prospective applicants who are unable to offer a 2.1 Honours degree are invited to have discussions in advance with the course director: email divinitydistance@st-andrews.ac.uk.

If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

Application requirements

  • CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date
  • personal statement (200 to 300 words)
  • sample of your own, single-authored academic written work (2,000 words)
  • two original signed references (academic or professional)
  • academic transcripts and degree certificates

For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The online Bible and the Contemporary World is a part-time learning programme that connects biblical and theological studies with other disciplines in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The programme is aimed at lay people seeking personal development and clergy seeking continued professional development.

Highlights

  • Gain an understanding of how public issues and culture both shape and are shaped by Christian theology, biblical interpretation and practice
  • Join an international and interdenominational group of students, most of whom are lay people
  • A residential study week in St Andrews starts each module with lectures and seminar discussions and allows you to meet your fellow participants and tutors
  • Opens possibilities for future doctoral work in fields such as practical theology or for those who seek to deepen their critical thinking in careers (often in the voluntary sector) that have a religious dimension

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. See approved English language tests and scores for this course.

Fees and funding

UK students
Per module: £2,670 MLitt dissertation module: £4,010
International students
Per module: £5,750 MLitt dissertation module: £8,650

The University of St Andrews is committed to attracting the very best students, regardless of financial circumstances. Find out more about the scholarships and postgraduate loans available.

15% Recent Graduate Discount

If you have graduated from the University within the last three academic years, you may be eligible for a 15% discount on postgraduate taught tuition fees.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MLitt
    full time
    24-60 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24-60 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
  • PGDip
    full time
    18-48 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    18-48 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
School of Divinity
Email
divinitydistance@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)1334 46 2841