MPhil (Cambridge University)

The MPhil in Theology and Religious Studies is a one-year full time postgraduate course taught in the University of Cambridge Faculty of Divinity. Students choose one area of theology to focus on (e.g. Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, etc) and study in depth for the year. The main piece of work is a 15-20,000 word dissertation, and this is supported by other long essays and written exercises. It provides a particularly good opportunity to study one of the traditional theological disciplines in depth, perhaps prior to undertaking doctoral study.

Ordinands who read for the MPhil spend their first year working almost exclusively in the Divinity Faculty, and have a second year with a much more pastoral focus, including their contextual theology placement.

The MPhil is suited to ordinands with a good theology degree (a good 2.1 or better), who are interested in independent research and could be considered as "potential theological educators". The MPhil requires special permission (and special funding) from Ministry Division. Some of the Cambridge colleges also have special funds which will support ordinands through postgraduate research.