Teaching

The School of Divinity is marked by the international reputation of its teaching staff and an unusually large proportion of professorial and other senior posts.

Recent appointments demonstrate the University's commitment to teaching and research that is of the highest quality. Many of the staff are acknowledged as world experts in the fields of biblical theology, theology and the arts, religion and politics and non-canonical literature. Students, therefore, develop their skills in association with approachable educators of high repute.

Features

• Integrated programmes combine foundational courses with flexibility of choice.
• Learn to think critically about truth-claims and how people live in the light of faith.
• A closely-knit community provides a context in which to engage in stimulating theological explorations.
• Choose options rarely available in other UK universities, e.g. Dead Sea Scrolls, the Pseudepigrapha and Hebrew at Honours level.
• Small-group work is built into the style of learning, ensuring that students are actively involved in the crafting of their education.
• Teaching at the intersection between theology and the artsis enlivened by poetry readings and drama performances inthe nearby public Byre Theatre.
• Develop existing IT skills; several modules use a Virtual Learning Environment to deliver core reading materials. Our introductory Greek course makes use of computer-aided language tools.
• Intellectual abilities are promoted as part of a broadpackage of development, including the enhancement of effective communication and leadership skills in preparation for your future career.
• Personalised attention from teaching staff benefits students as letters of reference written for potential employers can be more discerning and effectual.