School Of Divinity, New College, University of Edinburgh

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The School of Divinity is part of the University of Edinburgh, one of the world’s leading universities, ranked 11th in the world for the arts and humanities (Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2012 – 2013). We offer a broad range of study opportunities, including six undergraduate degrees and a variety of combined studies options, seven postgraduate taught masters degrees and three types of research degree. Our students can study courses across a number of different faiths, including Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist and Hindu traditions. The School houses three research centres: the Centre for the Study of World Christianity; the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins; and the Centre for Theology and Public Issues. Our research library is one of the largest specialist libraries for theology and religious studies in the UK, with over a quarter of a million items, rich special collections of rare books and many online resources. The School comprises 40 academic staff, some 300 undergraduate students and around 160 graduate students from all over the world

75% of our postgraduate students come from outside of the UK

Our community includes staff and students of different faiths and of none

Our numerous international teaching and research connections allow us to welcome visiting staff and students from across the world, as well as providing our students with the opportunity to spend part of their degree studying abroad

The School is housed in the historic New College, a dramatic, neo-gothic building located only a short distance from Edinburgh Castle

14/09/2026
It's Welcome Week! It's been great to see all of our new postgraduate students in the building today for their welcome s...
14/09/2026

It's Welcome Week! It's been great to see all of our new postgraduate students in the building today for their welcome sessions 😊

We already can't wait to see all of our undergraduates tomorrow 👀

We're delighted to announce a new project at the School of Divinity funded by the John Templeton Foundation Trust; 'Deve...
10/09/2026

We're delighted to announce a new project at the School of Divinity funded by the John Templeton Foundation Trust; 'Developing Meaning and Purpose' 📰 📚

The grant has been awarded for this project, led by Professor Gordon Lynch, that explores the feasibility of developing a network of European universities committing to delivering a shared approach to moral education to their students.

Read the full story on our website 👇
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10/09/2026
We're so pleased to be able to announce the winners of our 2026 Three Minute Video Competition for competition for RMPS ...
09/09/2026

We're so pleased to be able to announce the winners of our 2026 Three Minute Video Competition for competition for RMPS pupils:
🥇 Miral, Alice and Halle from The James Young High School
🥈 Anna from The James Young High School
🥉 Hannah and Jessica from Stewarton Academy

Congratulations to all the pupils who took part and won prizes. Check out the winning entries on our website now 🎥👇
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Welcome Week is next week and we can't wait to see all of our students back in the building 📍 Where are you joining us f...
08/09/2026

Welcome Week is next week and we can't wait to see all of our students back in the building 📍 Where are you joining us from this year?

Whilst you wait, why not listen to what our former students have to say? Check out our YouTube playlist to hear their experiences studying with us and what advice they'd give to you as a new student 🎥👇
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The Edinburgh Festival Fringe may be over, but don't worry – there's still another festival coming up this year 👀 Make s...
04/09/2026

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe may be over, but don't worry – there's still another festival coming up this year 👀 Make sure to join us from 6-7 November for our annual book festival: New College Festival of Books and Belief!

Now in its sixth year, the festival features a two-day, 16-event programme filled with authors from the UK and beyond. Find out more and book your tickets on our website now 🎟️👇
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Did you catch Dr Linden Bicket on the radio? 🎙️🎧 She recently appeared on BBC Radio Scotland's 'Sunday Morning with Cath...
03/09/2026

Did you catch Dr Linden Bicket on the radio? 🎙️🎧

She recently appeared on BBC Radio Scotland's 'Sunday Morning with Cathy MacDonald' alongside Dr Rebekah Lamb-Varela where they spoke about their Royal Society of Edinburgh funded project, 'Catholic Women Writers from Scotland and beyond'.

Catch the full episode on the BBC website now 👇
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This month we're hosting the first of our two Undergraduate Open Days this year 🗓️📍 Book our place now and join us on Sa...
02/09/2026

This month we're hosting the first of our two Undergraduate Open Days this year 🗓️📍

Book our place now and join us on Saturday 26 September or Saturday 24 October to find out more about studying Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Edinburgh 👇
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02/09/2026

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