The ITIA MLitt programme provides a beneficial introduction to the
history of theological interaction with artistic disciplines and an
overview of different approaches taken to this same interaction today.
I was attracted to the programme because it recognizes the vital bond
between theological and artistic endeavours that persists in both
western and non-western cultures, and is committed to exploring this
bond in a manner that itself unites a spirit of creativity with proper
academic integrity and rigour. The town of St Andrews is accommodating
of study as its small size and picturesque setting provides a peaceful
atmosphere for thought and contemplation; meanwhile, its location
offers students easy access to the benefits of larger cities located
nearby. Christina – Los Angeles, California, USA
When I heard about ITIA during my undergraduate studies
in Tũbingen,
it seemed to offer exactly what I 
had been looking for. After half a
year in St Andrews I can confidently say that my expectations have been
more than met. I'm still astonished by the sheer variety of different
areas that the modules cover. I enjoy the MLitt programme immensely,
especially the discussions in and outside seminars, and I am looking
forward to deepening some of the knowledge gained on the programme
during three further years of doctoral study with ITIA. Christoph – Niederstotzingen, Germany
The ITIA MLitt is designed to expose students to the most significant
writers and practitioners working at the intersection of theology and
the arts. Our classroom discussions and essays have pushed us to engage
critically with their work and to develop our own thinking about
Christian aesthetics. With such a large sampling of artistic forms
treated in the programme, we have all learned more about our own
particular field of interest (mine is communications training and
theatre) and gained an appreciation for others previously foreign or
unfamiliar. As an ITIA student, my family and I are also a part of the
larger St Mary's Divinity community. The support and welcome extended
by those in this community helped make St Andrews quickly feel like
home. St Andrews itself is a wonderful setting for both study and
leisure. David – Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
What first attracted me to
the ITIA MLitt was its unique interest in
the relation
ships between imagination, literature and theology. ITIA
brings together important subjects that cannot properly be understood
without the other. Beyond the philosophy of ITIA are its people,
however, an intimate and friendly community of accomplished scholars
and eager learners who have stimulated my thinking and research in
significant ways. It is a tremendous opportunity and blessing to study
divinity at Scotland's oldest university, within the confines of the
sixteenth-century buildings of St Mary's College, among such a company.
Furthermore, the historic and charming town of St Andrews offers a
picturesque and highly desirable setting for pursuing postgraduate
studies, especially for a golfer! Travis, Littleton, Colorado, USA
The ITIA MLitt programme has shaped and sharpened my thinking about
the arts, the dynamics of theology, and the experience of Christian
faith. I am interested in how Christians (and non-Christians)
artistically and artfully express their conviction-shaping stories, and
how such truth-claims are made publicly accessible and publicly
accountable, and in turn how these expressions are institutionalized in
the creation of new publics, new media, and new public social norms.
This programme has expanded the range of resources that I'll use in
teaching, and has positioned me to continue research into the
relationships between the arts, worldview, and public theology. Jim – Princeton, New Jersey, USA
