Program Overview

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Analytic and Exegetical Theology (MLitt) 2025 entry

Overview

The MLitt in Analytic and Exegetical Theology is a one-year taught programme run by the Logos Institute in the School of Divinity. The programme is aimed at students who are interested in engaging central theological topics at a taught Masters level and are considering progressing to pursue doctoral research.

Highlights

• Introduces students to a new development in the field of theology, 'analytic theology', while developing skills in the critical assessment of theological doctrines in dialogue with key constructive developments in biblical scholarship and analytic philosophical theology.
• A research component allows students to apply the skills, academic principles and methods of analytic theology learned in the course to explore a key area in the contemporary debate.
• Equips students with high-level general intellectual and theological training to allow them to enter challenging careers in research and elsewhere.

Teaching

Delivered through lectures, one-to-one discussions, seminars, and class presentations.

Class sizes

Groups range from 6 to 12 students.

Dissertation

A 15,000-word project with regular support.

Assessment

A mix of seminar presentations, extended essays, and end-of-semester written exams.

Modules

• Analytic Theology: God, History and Revelation: provides an overview of analytic theology, focusing on the field-changing developments that have taken place in Christian analytic philosophy over the last four decades.
• The Good Life and the Good Death: Theological and Practical Ethics: explores how ethical concepts, and their practical application, relate to various (and often competing) theological and philosophical conceptions of the Good Life and the Good Death, using a range of important historical and contemporary moral theologians and philosophers.
• Persons: Divine and Human: assesses the concept of the ‘person’ as used to describe the nature of God and the Trinity on the one hand, and the nature of human beings on the other.
• Reconciliation: Divine and Human: explores the doctrine of reconciliation and its implications for human relationships.

Dissertation

Student dissertations are supervised by members of the teaching staff who advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process.

What it will lead to

Careers

Students on the MLitt programme are provided with the skills they need to succeed in an international job market, both academic and non-academic.

Further study

In addition to the MLitt, the School offers a two-year residential Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree option in Analytic and Exegetical Theology.

Many Divinity graduates continue their education by enrolling in PhD programmes at St Andrews or elsewhere in the UK and abroad.

Why St Andrews?

MLitt students are encouraged to take full advantage of the Logos Institute which offers seminar discussions, conferences, dinners and other activities.

In addition, the School of Divinity regularly hosts international conferences and smaller symposia on themes across the field of biblical and theological studies.

Alumni

When you graduate you become a member of the University's worldwide alumni community. Benefit from access to alumni clubs, the Saint Connect networking and mentoring platform, and careers support.

Entry requirements

• A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in Theology, Philosophy (with a religious component) or Biblical Exegesis. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
• English language proficiency. See English language tests and qualifications.

Application requirements

• CV or résumé. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.
• Personal statement (optional).
• Sample of your own, single-authored academic written work (2,000 words).
• Two original signed academic references.
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates.

Fees and funding

• UK: £12,030
• Rest of the world: £25,900

Scholarships and funding

We are committed to supporting you through your studies, regardless of your financial circumstances. You may be eligible for scholarships, discounts or other support:

• GREAT Scholarship
• St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship
• St Leonard's funding opportunities
• Graduate discount (15% off tuition fees)

Divinity scholarships

Duration

One year full time

School

School of Divinity

Starts

September 2025

Application deadline

Thursday 7 August 2025