Postgraduate Theology and Religion courses

  • Religious leaders at a university conference

    Explore, challenge and develop your understanding of the world.

    Our breadth of academic expertise and forward-thinking approach to postgraduate programmes means that we can offer a wide variety of opportunities for you to continue your studies, wherever your strengths and interests in Theology and Religion lie.

Courses include Certificates, Diplomas, taught and research Masters, and both traditional and practical Doctorates. As well as making the most of our own expertise, we also work closely with other departments to offer a range of truly interdisciplinary study and research opportunities.

One of the largest, most comprehensive departments of Theology and Religion in Britain, we have been ranked in the top 50 in the world for Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies by the 2024 QS World University Rankings. Our extensive links with a wide range of academic and religious institutions across 5 continents, and large international community of postgraduates means you'll be studying in a diverse, yet well-connected environment.

  • Islamic Studies MA

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MA Islamic Studies taught masters degree programme at the University of Birmingham.

  • Religion, Politics and Society MA

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MA/Diploma/Certificate Religion, Politics and Society taught masters degree programme.

  • Theology and Religion MA

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MA Theology and Religion taught masters degree programme at the University of Birmingham.

  • Faith-Based Leadership MPA

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MPA Faith Based Leadership distance learning, part-time taught masters degree programme.

  • Practical Theology Doctorate DPT

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our Doctorate Practical Theology (DPT) doctoral research degree programme.

  • Theology and Religion MRes

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MRes Theology and Religion combined research and taught masters degree programme.

  • Theology and Religion PhD / MA

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our PhD/PhD by Distance Learning/MA by Research Theology and Religion doctoral research degree.