Religion is a distinct area of study from Divinity, and focuses on explaining the origin and function of religion and not on evaluating the truth of the beliefs of religion. As such it considers practices as much as beliefs. Specialism include Theories of Religion and religions of the ancient world.
Click the tabs below for more information on what Aberdeen has to offer by way of research expertise and doctoral supervision, how to apply, and what students can expect when studying with us.
- Aspects of Religion in Aberdeen
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There is a wonderful opportunity to work with world leading experts in Religion. Expertise and supervision include the following research areas:
- Ancient religions and culture of Anatolia
- Greek religion and culture
- Religions and culture of the Roman Empire
- Theories of myth
- Theories of religion
- Ritual theory
- Death and hereafter in the ancient world
- Cosmos and creation: comparative studies
- Disability in the ancient world
Prospective students may also be interested in interdisciplinary possibilities alongside related specializations, including:
- Archaeology
- Biblical studies
- Religious Studies
- Comparative literature
- Reception
- Philosophy
- Staff
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We are interested in hearing from students wishing to undertake postgraduate level work in Religion at the doctoral level.
For initial discussion, Dr Sam Newington would be delighted to hear from you and discuss research interests and application support.
- Publications
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Divinity colleagues have a range of world leading research expertise. Further details concerning the department may be located here.
Further details about Dr. Newington's publications may be found here.
- Links and Resources
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Here are some useful links and resources:
- The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies
- Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies
- British School at Athens: An institute for Advanced Research
- British School at Rome
- British Institute at Ankara
- Classical Association
- Classical Association of Scotland
- American Academy of Religion
- British Association for the Study of Religions
- Conferences and Workshops
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An international conference organised by Sam Newington, Beautification and defilement in the ancient Greek world and beyond took place on 8th September 2024 - 10th September 2024 at the
Exedra Center, Ortigia (Sicily).Further details on the results of this conference are forthcoming and will be posted here in due course.