Congratulations and welcome to the School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History. We are dedicated to our students and their education and we are really looking forward to meeting you!
We would love to hear from you and get to know you before you start with us. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the School Office or contact your programme coordinator.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Undergraduate
September 2026
- Academic Induction
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Your first class will be your School induction. This will help you prepare for the year ahead and provide you with useful advice on your course, as well as School contacts and information on getting the most out of your academic experience.
There will be an in-person welcome event for undergraduate students in each of the four disciplines: Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History. This will provide an opportunity to meet key staff member and for you to ask any questions you may have.
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- Divinity School Induction: KCG11, King's College, Wednesday 16 September, 10.00am - 12.00pm
- History School Induction: KCF7, King's College, Thursday 17 September, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
- Philosophy School Induction: KCF7, King's College, Friday 18 September, 10.00am - 12.00pm
- Art History School Induction: CB009, 50 - 52 College Bounds, Thursday 17 September, 11.00am - 12.00pm
Your School Induction will not be on your timetable, so please make sure to check the date, time and location and add this to your calendar. You can also find details about your induction and course on MyAberdeen.
If you have any queries please come into the Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History office which is at Room CB001, 50/52 College Bounds.
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- Key Contacts
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Art History
Dr Helen Pierce
h.pierce@abdn.ac.ukFollow the University of Aberdeen Art History on Instagram
Like the University of Aberdeen Art History on FacebookHistory
Dr Owen Walsh
owen.walsh@abdn.ac.ukLike the University of Aberdeen Department of History Facebook page
Divinity
Dr Emma Percy
emma.percy@abdn.ac.ukPhilosophy
Dr Fed Luzzi
f.luzzi@abdn.ac.uk - Reading Lists
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Reading lists for individual courses will be available through MyAberdeen prior to the start of term. In the meantime, you can brush up your study skills and learn more about the University at our award-winning Toolkit website.
Postgraduate Taught
September 2026
- School Induction
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Your first class will be your School induction. This will help you prepare for the year ahead and provide you with useful advice on your course, as well as School contacts and information on getting the most out of your academic experience.
PGT on-campus students
Wednesday 16 September, 12.30pm - 2.30pm, King's College, KCG11
PGT Online students
There are two Induction sessions for PGT Online students. Yu can choose to attend one of the following:
Tuesday 15 September, 10.00am - 11.30am - access the MS Teams link here
Tuesday 15 September, 7.00pm - 8.30pm - access the MS Teams link here
Your School Induction will not be on your timetable, so please make sure to check the date, time and location and add this to your calendar. You can also find details about your induction and course on MyAberdeen.
- Key Contacts
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School Contacts
Director of Postgraduate Taught Studies
Dr Bradford Bow
bradford.bow@abdn.ac.ukSchool Office
50 - 52 College Bounds, General Enquiries Room is CB001Divinity
Masters in Theology and Disability (Online)
Dr Emma Percy
emma.percy@abdn.ac.ukPGDip/PGCert in New Testament and Early Christianity
Dr Katherine Hockey
katherine.hockey@abdn.ac.ukHistory
- MLitt Scottish Heritage (Online)
- Dr Bradford Bow
bradford.bow@abdn.ac.uk
- Reading Lists
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Reading lists for individual courses will be available through MyAberdeen prior to the start of term. In the meantime, you can brush up your study skills and learn more about the University at our award-winning Toolkit website.
Postgraduate Research
- Compulsory School Induction session
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School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History (DHPA) welcome event for Postgraduate Research students:
Tuesday 6 October 2026, 3.00pm - 4.00pm, Seminar Room 224, Sir Duncan Rice Library.
This compulsory event will provide an opportunity receive essential information related to your studies and to meet with academic discipline leads and your fellow peers. There will also be time to answer any questions you may have. If you are unable to attend, please inform the Postgraduate Research Administrator in advance.
Distance learning students are invited to join the event via Microsoft Teams. If you are a distance learning student, please contact the PGR Administrator to obtain the Microsoft Teams link.
- Key Contacts
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School Contacts
Postgraduate Research Administrator
dhpa-pgr-admin@abdn.ac.ukSchool PGR Director and History PGR Lead
Dr Ben Marsden
b.marsden@abdn.ac.ukDivinity and Religious Studies PGR Lead
Dr Kate Cross
k.cross@abdn.ac.ukPhilosophy PGR Lead
Dr Gerry Hough
g.hough@abdn.ac.ukArt History PGR Lead
Dr Joanne Anderson
joanne.anderson@abdn.ac.uk