New Testament and Christian Origins

Course Overview

The PhD New Testament and Christian Origins at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our programme enables you to conduct research in exegesis, hermeneutics, textual and literary criticism, and the historical setting of early Christianity. You will be supervised by an expert in the field, who will guide your research and work with you to identify the resources you need to complete your project. This will probably include attending suitable courses (not for credit) in the School of Divinity or the wider university. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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