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Theology
The Theology programme at the University of Otago offers a comprehensive exploration of faith, history, and ethics. This flexible degree can be studied full-time or part-time, with options for distance learning or on-campus study. Students engage with profound questions of existence within a prestigious academic setting.
Anthropology and Sociology of Religion
Anthropology and Sociology of Religion from University of Chicago examines religious phenomena as social facts and cultural processes, using a combination of tools including fieldwork, archival research and textual interpretation.
Theology
Theology from The University of the West Indies aims to provide further training for theologians, and to provide a foundation for further rigorous academic study in the discipline of theology.
Christian Education and Public Theology
Union Presbyterian Seminary students in this program plan to make both Christian Education and Public Theology (i.e., theology serving the common good) a significant part of their ministry.
Islamic Philosophy and Theology
The Islamic Philosophy and Theology program at Graduate Theological Union focuses on the systematic study of the Muslim intellectual tradition devoted to explorations of divine revelation, religious belief, and philosophical developments.
Buddhist Studies
This two-year degree in Buddhist Studies offered at the University of Oxford aims to give you a comprehensive training in one of the main Buddhist canonical languages, along with in-depth explorations of Buddhist history, philosophy, and literature. You will choose to specialise in Sanskrit, Classical Tibetan, or Classical Chinese, and may select another of these languages as an optional subject.
Christian Leadership in Education
The Christian Leadership in Education program at University of Limerick is an innovative, specialist programme to enhance the development of leadership capacity in the primary and second-level sector.
Theology and Religion
The Theology and Religion GDip course offered by Durham University is intended for those who hold a BA (Honours) degree in another discipline, but who wish to acquire a knowledge of Theology and Religion at a level which would permit them to undertake further study in the subject.
History and Ethnography of Religions
The mission of the M.A. in History and Ethnography of Religions (HER) at Florida State University is to provide interdisciplinary training in the study of religion and in the historical and anthropological study of specific religious traditions covered by HER faculty.
Secondary Religious Education
If this is a subject you’re knowledgeable and passionate about then our PGCE Secondary Religious Education course could open the door to a great career. Secondary Religious Education is provided by Birmingham City University.
Theological Studies - Theology and Wesleyan Studies
The Theological Studies - Theology and Wesleyan Studies program at Asbury Theological Seminary applies Christian theology to contemporary issues, life and ministry through your study of church history, doctrine, ethics, philosophy and systematic theology.
Theological Studies
The Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M) degree is intended for students whose interests lie in pursuing an advanced theological degree with an emphasis on academic study. Learn more about Theological Studies from Capital University.
Church Planting
Do you have a passion to start or revitalize a church or ministry? The Church Planting degree at Regent University equips you with the knowledge to establish new places of worship and restore declining congregations too.

Christian Apologetics (Non-Thesis) (Online)
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics (Non-Thesis) (Online) is a Christian ministry degree programme. Our online Christian apologetics courses can provide you with the philosophical, historical, and biblical knowledge to defend the truth claims of Christianity.
Systematic Theology (Thesis)
The Faculty, which offers the Systematic Theology (Thesis) programme at the Stellenbosch University, traces its institutional roots back to 1859 and 15 decades of theology has been taught at Stellenbosch. Today it is an open and ecumenical faculty of Stellenbosch University. The Faculty presents theology from a Christian perspective.

Beginnings of Irish Christianity
This Beginnings of Irish Christianity degree delivered by the University College Cork provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the religious culture and spirituality of early medieval Ireland, from the conversion to Christianity down to the end of the twelfth century.
Christian Thought and History
The Christian Thought and History programme at the University of Otago explores the global impact of Christian beliefs. This flexible degree, available full-time or via distance learning, examines how religious ideas shape Western civilisation. Students gain deep insights into historical and contemporary cultural contexts.
Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy programme at the University of Otago is a versatile postgraduate course designed for both aspiring and practising chaplains. Available as a Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, or Certificate, it offers flexible distance learning over one to two years to enhance professional practice through modern scholarship.
Theology in Theological Ethics
The master of Theology in Theological Ethics at University of South Africa (UNISA) offers high-quality general academic and career-focused distance education tuition in the arts, humanities, social sciences, religion and theology.
Liturgical Studies
The Liturgical Studies program at Graduate Theological Union will have students engage in critical research into the historical evolution of Christian rites; theological reflection about Christian ritual practice (historical and contemporary); and analysis/interpretation of the ritual practices and embodied faith expressions of particular liturgical traditions.