Pick the research pathway for you

The Westminster student body is partly comprised of those pursuing postgraduate research. For the MA, interested candidates apply to Westminster College. For doctoral research, interested candidates apply to both the College and the validating university, to which they are admitted independently according to the institution’s particular criteria. Whether they reside in College, write their theses in our Library, or work remotely and simply find support and community among us whenever they are physically present, our postgraduate research students contribute significantly to Westminster’s life. Students on these degrees have full access to the College Library, as well as the various libraries of other members of the Cambridge Theological Federation.

MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission

For students who have completed the Common Awards Postgraduate Diploma, there is the opportunity to undertake independent research and write a dissertation in one of the theological disciplines to obtain the MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission.

Progression:

Completion of the MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission can enable progression onto doctoral research.

Admissions

Please contact Dr Jonathan Soyars to discuss your research topic and for further information.

PhD

The following doctoral level research degrees are available for full-time or part-time study at Cambridge and Durham universities. They enable a theological graduate to pursue a specialist subject of interest to a high level and make a significant and unique contribution to the wisdom of the church and the academy.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Durham

The Durham PhD is a three-year research degree earned via a Department of Theology and Religion programme for applicants associated with the Cambridge Theological Federation, of which Westminster is a member. It is co-supervised by a member of staff at Durham and a member of staff at Westminster. Additional information and instructions are available here.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Cambridge

The Cambridge PhD is a three-year research degree, supervised by a member of its Faculty of Divinity. Additional information and instructions are available here.

Admissions

Please contact Dr Jonathan Soyars for further information and to arrange an initial conversation.