MSt / DPhil Theology: Science and Religion
The Faculty of Theology at Oxford University offers Master of Studies (MSt) and Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) study in Science and Religion. The MSt course offers the opportunity to deal with leading themes in the historical development of the relation of science and religion, the theological and philosophical questions that arise within the field, and major contemporary debates about God, science, and faith. Topics discussed include the Darwinian debates and their contemporary religious relevance; contemporary cosmology and doctrines of creation; issues in the scientific study of religion; natural theology; theology and the philosophy of science; and the origins and development of scientific atheism.
For information on the MSt see the course information page.
There is information on doctoral study in the Faculty available from the relevant pages.
BTh / CTh Theology
The Faculty of Theology and Religion at Oxford also offers Bachelor of Theology (BTh) and Certificate of Theology (CTh) degrees covering fundamental issues of Biblical Study, Christian Thought and Christian Ministry, including papers on ‘Christian Faith and Science’ and ‘Christian Faith and Psychology’.
See the course summary page for information.
In addition to these postgraduate degrees, there are a number of papers offered at the Undergraduate level in the Faculties of Theology, History, and Philosophy which directly address science and religion issues. These include, for example, the Science and Religion paper offered by the Theology Faculty.
