The School of Divinity is part of the University of Edinburgh, one of the world’s leading universities, ranked 11th in the world for the arts and humanities (Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2012 – 2013). We offer a broad range of study opportunities, including six undergraduate degrees and a variety of combined studies options, seven postgraduate taught masters degrees and three types of research degree. Our students can study courses across a number of different faiths, including Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist and Hindu traditions. The School houses three research centres: the Centre for the Study of World Christianity; the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins; and the Centre for Theology and Public Issues. Our research library is one of the largest specialist libraries for theology and religious studies in the UK, with over a quarter of a million items, rich special collections of rare books and many online resources. The School comprises 40 academic staff, some 300 undergraduate students and around 160 graduate students from all over the world
75% of our postgraduate students come from outside of the UK
Our community includes staff and students of different faiths and of none
Our numerous international teaching and research connections allow us to welcome visiting staff and students from across the world, as well as providing our students with the opportunity to spend part of their degree studying abroad
The School is housed in the historic New College, a dramatic, neo-gothic building located only a short distance from Edinburgh Castle
