Philosophy, Science and Religion (Online Learning) MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Philosophy, science and religion are three endeavours that shape, in far-reaching and fundamental ways, how we think, what we value, and how we live. Public discourse, professional life, politics and culture revolve around the philosophical, scientific and religious ideas of our age; yet they and their relationship to each other are not well understood.



This programme brings together leaders in the fields of philosophy, science and theology, based both in Edinburgh and across the world.



You will be brought up to date with the relevant scientific developments including:


  • quantum mechanics
  • relativity
  • cosmology
  • evolutionary biology
  • neuroscience
  • human origins
  • extraterrestrial life 


And the relevant theological issues including:


  • problem of evil
  • miracles
  • theological conceptions of creation
  • theological conceptions of providence
  • eschatology
  • theological anthropology 


And the philosophical tools that are required to understand the relationship between them such as:


  • the philosophy of science
  • metaphysics
  • epistemology
  • philosophy of language


It provides an excellent preparation for further research and knowledge of philosophy, whether you choose to pursue this in further in academic research or in a professional career.



This is an online-only programme and you can customise your learning in areas you are most passionate about.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Philosophy, science and religion are three endeavours that shape, in far-reaching and fundamental ways, how we think, what we value, and how we live. Public discourse, professional life, politics and culture revolve around the philosophical, scientific and religious ideas of our age; yet they and their relationship to each other are not well understood.



This programme brings together leaders in the fields of philosophy, science and theology, based both in Edinburgh and across the world.



You will be brought up to date with the relevant scientific developments including:


  • quantum mechanics
  • relativity
  • cosmology
  • evolutionary biology
  • neuroscience
  • human origins
  • extraterrestrial life 


And the relevant theological issues including:


  • problem of evil
  • miracles
  • theological conceptions of creation
  • theological conceptions of providence
  • eschatology
  • theological anthropology 


And the philosophical tools that are required to understand the relationship between them such as:


  • the philosophy of science
  • metaphysics
  • epistemology
  • philosophy of language


It provides an excellent preparation for further research and knowledge of philosophy, whether you choose to pursue this in further in academic research or in a professional career.



This is an online-only programme and you can customise your learning in areas you are most passionate about.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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Sep

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