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Religions: Christianities of Asia and Africa Pathway – (M.A.)
School of Oriental and African Studies
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
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| Application Deadline: | June 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,641 - ≈ € 16,180 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of School of Oriental and African Studies
This pathway allows for a specialisation in the Christianities of Asia and Africa, narrowing the range of departmental courses while providing a wider range of courses from other departments.
Students must take one major option plus the Dissertation in Christianities of Asia and Africa. This is followed by two units of minor courses. These two units may be any combination of full and half unit courses and may include one language unit.
Contents
Students must take one major option plus the Dissertation in Christianities of Asia and Africa. This is followed by two units of minor courses. These two units may be any combination of full and half unit courses and may include one language unit.
Core Course
- Dissertation in the Christianities of Asia and Africa - 15PSRC991 (1 Unit) - Full Year
Major OR Minor Options
- Christianity and Social Change in Sub Saharan Africa - 15PSRC157 (1 Unit) - Full Year - Not Running 2011/2012
- Eastern and Orthodox Christianity - 15PSRC055 (1 Unit) - Full Year
- Eastern Christian Texts On Martyrs and Monks - 15PSRC054 (1 Unit) - Full Year - Not Running 2011/2012
- Preaching, Prayer and Politics: Independent Christians in Southern Africa - (1/2 unit Unit)
- Themes in the Study of Christianity - 15PSRC012 (1 Unit) - Full Year - Not Running 2011/2012
Minor Options ONLY
May include a relevent language unit from the Faculty of Languages & Cultures.
- Comparative politics of the Middle East - 15PPOC026 (1 Unit) - Full Year
- Death and Religion - 15PSRC162 (1 Unit) - Full Year
- Economic development in Africa - 15PECC203 (1 Unit) - Full Year
- Gender and Christianity - 15PSRH033 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1 - Not Running 2011/2012
- Gender, Post-Colonialism and the Study of Religions - 15PSRC037 (1 Unit) - Full Year
- Government and politics in Africa - 15PPOC205 (1 Unit) - Full Year
- Mystical Traditions - 15PSRC068 (1 Unit) - Full Year
- Painting and Architecture in Christian NE Africa: 2nd - 17th Centuries - 15PARC012 (1 Unit) - Full Year - Not Running 2011/2012
- Readings in Derrida On Religion - 15PSRH024 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1 - Not Running 2011/2012
- Religion in Britain: Faith Communities and Civil Society - 15PSRC163 (1 Unit) - Full Year - Not Running 2011/2012
- Social and Cultural Transformations in Southern Africa Since 1945 - 15PHIH003 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1 - Not Running 2011/2012
For a full list, see the Faculty of Languages & Cultures
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Applicants should have a first or good second class honours bachelors degree from a UK university, or equivalent, in a subject appropriate to that of the programme to be followed. As an approximate comparison, an equivalent BA from a US university would have a Grade Point Average of either 3.3 or 3.5 depending on the awarding university. If an applicant does not have a bachelors degree in an appropriate field s/he may be required to complete a qualifying year or a one year diploma before entering the masters programme. Relevant work experience may also be taken into consideration. Individual courses may have specific entry requirements, so you are advised to consult the postgraduate prospectus for further information.
English language requirements
In order to ensure that SOAS students have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively, we require overseas students to submit evidence, during the application process, of their current level of proficiency.
Score for Unconditional Entry
- IELTS: Overall 7+ with at least 7 in all sub scores
- TOEFL: iBT105+ with at least 25 in all sub scores
- Pearson Test of English - Academic: Score of 75 or above with at least 70 in all sub scores
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 105 |
Funding details
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