Philosophy and Theology (MA)VV56

Philosophy and theology frequently overlap. Philosophers have long questioned the nature of existence and agency. Theologians have engaged with philosophical traditions in developing their understanding of individual and collective belief. This programme offers you an opportunity to explore these intersections. You will study the metaphysical, ethical and theological traditions that have shaped contemporary thinking. You can also choose to focus on philosophy and theology as separate subjects, adjusting the balance between them according to your interests. Our philosophy programme covers: ancient and modern intellectual historylogicmetaphysicsethicsaesthetics At Edinburgh studying theology may include: studying different religious traditions, such as:ChristianityIslamJudaismBuddhismHinduismindigenous religionsnew religious movementsusing different methods and approaches, such as:studying classical languages, sacred texts, ethics, literature and the artsphilosophy of religionsystematic theology, anthropology and sociologylaw and politicsrace and genderscience and religionpractical theology new religious movements using different methods and approaches, such as: We would like to hear your views on a potential new undergraduate opportunity in Philosophy, Religion and Ethics. Take survey