As one of the largest religious studies departments in Britain, it offers a wide range of courses and supervision.
Students are very diverse in age and interests, and come from all parts of the world.
The Department particularly welcomes MPhil and PhD applications in Asian religions, modern religious thought and history, new religious movements, women and religion, methodological issues in the study of religion, and the social and cultural transformations of religion. Funding Dependent upon the precise area of research, UK applicants may apply for A.H.R.B. studentships or, with appropriate research training, ESRC studentships. All applicants should consult Postgraduate Funding Booklet . The programme is designed to meet the needs of those who want to specialise in the study of religious traditions and theologies, the philosophical and social scientific approaches to religion, and the transformations of religion in the modern world. Course Director, Professor Ian Reader.