Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting September 2027. Apply before Jun 2027.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Durham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies; Christian Studies
Overview
The Theology and Ministry programme, run in partnership with St John’s College, has two phases. The first phase is delivered during the intensive teaching weeks held twice a year in Durham.
This is followed by the research phase, where students continue their doctoral level research in their chosen field of study supervised by a team drawn from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University and St John’s College.
Who is it for?
The degree is ideal if you want to pursue research that links an aspect of practice with the core disciplines in theology and the study of religion. It is also a good way to come back to study after a time working in the Church or in an NGO or as a Chaplain or a Youth Worker.
Programme Structure
What you can study:
- Systematic Theology
- Biblical Studies
- Practical Theology
- Spirituality
- Church History
- Christian Ethics
- Anthropology
- Sociology of Religion
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- You’ll usually need at least a 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent
- Transcripts of your qualifications
- English language test certificates if taken
- Personal statement
- Two satisfactory references
- Scholarship documentation (if applicable)
- Research proposal
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 50,434 AUD / year (approximately 26,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,969 AUD / year (approximately 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Durham, United Kingdom: 1,256–2,170 AUD / month. Living costs include accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available for Theology and Ministry, including:
- Chinese Scholarships Council — Grant, various benefits, deadline 16 Jan 2027
- Khodorkovsky Scholarships — Grant, 21,805 GBP, deadline 31 Mar 2027
- Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship — Grant, 10,000 GBP, deadline 29 May 2027
- Alumni Fee Scholarship — Grant, various benefits, deadline not specified
