Religious and Theological Studies

Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers, on the Religious and Theological Studies programme from Cardiff University.

Cardiff University welcome applications from students interested in researching for a PhD/MPhil in Religious and Theological Studies , a full range of areas, the following being of particular strength:

• Buddhism and its literature in India and the West

• Contemporary Christian Theology

• Contemporary Islam in the West

• Early Christian Literature, History and Culture

• Hindu Traditions: Ancient, Medieval and Modern

• History of Biblical Exegesis

• History of Buddhism

• Islam in the UK

• Method and Theory in the Study of Religion

• Narrative Traditions of South Asia

• Pastoral and Practical Theology

• Patristics and Late Antiquity

• Sikh Traditions of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century

• Sociology of Religion.

Programme aims

• To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in research (in academia, the media, public sector), teaching in higher education, or a range of allied professions valuing a humanities postgraduate degree. The interdisciplinary nature of Religious Studies, in particular, provides a broad background combined with a clear focus.

Distinctive features

• Experienced supervisors and a successful and rewarding research programme

• A strong and active tradition of language and textual expertise

• Regular research seminars with visiting speakers

• Regular subject-specific and skills seminars.

Range of expertise:

• Buddhism and its Literature

• Byzantine History

• Culture & Religion

• Chaplaincy

• Contemporary Islam in the West

• History and Culture

• Hindu Traditions