184 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in Europe
Catholic Theology (Distance Learning)
Durham University offers a part-time MA in Catholic Theology (Distance Learning) designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Catholic theology. This programme spans 2 to 3 years and allows students to study flexibly online, commencing in September 2026. Engage with a rich curriculum while connecting with a global community of scholars.

Buddhist Studies
The MA Buddhist Studies programme offered by SOAS University of London is an interdisciplinary programme that engages with Buddhism as a field of inquiry from a historical, philosophical, anthropological and material culture perspectives.
Religious Studies
This Religious Studies degree programme at Ruhr University Bochum is unique because Bochum’s Center for Religious Studies (CERES) provides an excellent and research-focused infrastructure for the Master’s degree programme, as it is closely affiliated with the numerous related disciplines united therein and integrated into an interdisciplinary research network.
Ecumenical Studies
The Ecumenical Studies program at University of Bonn is an international and interdisciplinary degree program that is taught in English and aimed at students with different religious and cultural backgrounds
Theology and Religion
The Theology and Religion GDip course offered by Durham University is intended for those who hold a BA (Honours) degree in another discipline, but who wish to acquire a knowledge of Theology and Religion at a level which would permit them to undertake further study in the subject.

Beginnings of Irish Christianity
This Beginnings of Irish Christianity degree delivered by the University College Cork provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the religious culture and spirituality of early medieval Ireland, from the conversion to Christianity down to the end of the twelfth century.
Theology
The Master of Studies (MSt) in Theology at the University of Oxford is offered in many areas of theology, such as Biblical Interpretation, Christian Doctrine, Christian Ethics, Ecclesiastical History, New Testament studies and Old Testament studies. Students of Christian Doctrine specialise in one of two areas: Patristic Theology or Modern Theology.
History of Religions
The History of Religions program at Stockholm University is aimed for those who want to expand and deepen their understanding of how religious traditions are shaped, changed and how they impact human societies in history and today.
Philosophical Theology
The Philosophical Theology course at the University of Oxford is intended to provide you with detailed knowledge of philosophical theology, its history and a cognate area of philosophy, with the opportunity to hone your skills in research and in written and oral argument in these subjects.
Theology and Religious Studies
Would you like a thorough knowledge of theological issues and learn to work independently with theological subjects in an academic context? If you do, the Theology and Religious Studies programme at VID Specialized University, is a good choice.

Religion, Politics and Society
On the MA Religion, Politics and Society at SOAS University of London you will learn that Religion remains a force to be reckoned with in the contemporary global geopolitical landscape.
Education (Religious Education)
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Religious Education) at King's College London is set in the heart of London and trainees benefit from access to a wide variety of places of worship and museums, including the British Museum, the British Library and the National Gallery.
Canon Law
The two-year Canon Law programme from KU Leuven focuses on the study of canon law and provides an introduction into the law of other religions (comparative law) and the study of capita selecta. The skills obtained will be applied during the internship and improved through personal research. This general experience will be reflected in a research paper.
Judaism and Christianity in the Graeco-Roman World
This Judaism and Christianity in the Graeco-Roman World degree at the University of Oxford is offered jointly by the Faculty of Theology and Religion and the Faculty of Oriental Studies. The course is ideal for students wishing to learn more about the origins of Christianity by coming to grips with the complex evidence for the state of Judaism in the Graeco-Roman World in the first century.
Theology and Religious Studies - Exploring a Discipline
As a student of the Theology and Religious Studies - Exploring a Discipline programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you are given both the freedom to delve deeply into a religious topic of your choice, and the guidance to get the most out of this specialisation.
Theology and Religious Studies - Peace, Trauma and Religion
This Theology and Religious Studies - Peace, Trauma and Religion programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam explores and teaches knowledge, skills and experience you will need for a career in the ever expanding, interdisciplinary field of peace and conflict studies.

Secondary Religious Education with Qualified Teacher Status
On this Secondary Religious Education with Qualified Teacher Status degree offered by Sheffield Hallam University you’ll develop your professional expertise by working with trained school mentors and expert colleagues in two contrasting placements, as well as with highly regarded and experienced subject specialist university tutors.
Theology and Religion
The Postgraduate Diploma in Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford is provided for those wishing to pursue graduate study in theology and religions but whose first degree is not in theology or religious studies.
Philosophy, Theology and Religions (PhilTeR)
The Online Master's in Philosophy, Theology and Religions (PhilTeR) program from University of Lucerne is designed to encompass the best aspects of two formats for postsecondary education, ensuring the pedigree of a Swiss education together with the flexibility of online study.
Islam and Interfaith Relations
This Theology and Religious Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on different professional fields, and you can choose between four different tracks, including Islam and Interfaith Relations.