St Mary's College, The School of Divinity
The University of St Andrews is Scotland's oldest university, founded in 1413, and throughout its history has taught Divinity (biblical studies and theology). It enjoys a reputation as one of the finest institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom. Today it has a vibrant community of both undergraduate and postgraduate students (including distance learners).
Founded in 1539
St Mary's College, the home of Divinity in the University, was founded in 1539 and is still housed in its fine sixteenth-century buildings. These provide a focus for the College and contribute immensely to the research, teaching and social networks integral to a vibrant academic community. Adjoining the College is the King James Library which, in conjunction with the main University Library, houses an exceptional collection of books and periodicals for teaching and research.
Excellence in teaching and research
The School of Divinity has an internationally renowned staff and a reputation for high quality in both teaching and research. The most recent RAE in 2008 confirmed St Andrews as a leading British centre for research in theology. Submitting all its academic staff, 95% of research produced was judged to be of international quality. The "Roundel" serves as a state of the art study centre exclusively for the use of postgraduates in Divinity.
Highlights
Postgraduate programmes 2012-13
The School of Divinity will continue to consider PhD applications up to 1st July 2012 for September 2012 entry However, applicants should be aware that – thanks to a very strong field once again this year – in many areas (such as New Testament Studies) almost all available places for the coming session have now been taken.
Applications for full-time taught postgraduate programmes remain open until 1st July 2012. Applications for part-time distance learning postgraduate study remain open until 1st July 2012 for September entry and until 1st November 2012 for January 2013 entry.
Theatrical Theology — Conversations on Performing the Faith, 15-17 August 2012
Influenced and inspired by Hans Urs von Balthasar’s seminal work in The Theo-Drama, this year's ITIA conference brings together contemporary scholars who are discovering the potential for interdisciplinary conversation between theology and theatre. Read more...
Paul's Letter to the Galatians & Christian Theology, 10-13 July 2012
We are pleased to announce the fourth St Andrews conference on Scripture and
 Christian Theology. With the book of Galatians as the key text, biblical scholars and theologians of the Christian tradition will gather to work out how exegesis and theology meet, critique and inform each other. Read more...
Galatians and Christian Theology - 10-13 July 2012
World-class scholars to address major interdisciplinary conference in St Andrews
Keynote Speakers - Richard Hays, N.T. Wright and Oliver O'Donovan (l to r).
