MTh Religion and Literature in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

This program, based in the School of Divinity, leverages the expertise of one of the nation's premier institutions for religious and theological education. It provides comprehensive exploration of how all literary forms intersect with faith traditions, historical developments, philosophical thought, and practical applications.

Students will gain the tools to participate in this expanding discipline from multiple perspectives, examining the dynamic interplay between literature and religion through theological, textual, historical, and sociocultural frameworks.

The core curriculum addresses both foundational concepts and contemporary debates in these interconnected fields. Elective options (subject to annual availability) may include studies in Scottish Literature, Creative Spirituality, Scientific and Religious Themes in Literature, Islamic Literary Traditions, Conflict Resolution, Theological Aesthetics, and Buddhist Sacred Texts.