PhD/MPhil (Cambridge)

PhD

A Master’s degree with marks of at least 67 per cent; where appropriate a GPA of at least 3.8.  Applicants who are currently taking the Faculty of Divinity’s M.Phil. degree must achieve an overall average of at least 71 per cent and at least 71 per cent for their thesis.

MPhil

Applicants in all subject areas are expected to have achieved 1^st class or 2.1 honours degree with marks of at least 67%; or a GPA of at least 3.8; or performance at an equivalent level in an honours degree.

New Testament and Early Christianity applicants are required to have at least two years study of New Testament Greek.

Philosophy of Religion applicants must have a strong philosophical background and relevant theological knowledge.

Old Testament applicants must have knowledge of the relevant biblical languages, notably biblical Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek.

Religions of Antiquity applicants must have knowledge of Greek or Latin.

World Christianities applicants need to have a first degree in Theology, Religious Studies, History, Anthropology or another discipline involving contemporary cross-cultural study.