The Centre for the Study of World Christianity has been leading research in World Christianity since 1982. Situated in the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh, it seeks to make a distinctive contribution to scholarly knowledge in all areas of World Christianity through interdisciplinary research projects, teaching and publication.

Projects

• Global Christians in Edinburgh
• Faith and Health in Africa

Events

• Research Seminars
• Yale-Edinburgh Group
• Alexander Duff Lectureship

Resources

• Archival Collection
• Former PhD Theses
• Studies in World Christianity

Join us

• Graduate Studies (MTh/MSc and PhD)
• PhD Studies FAQ
• Postdoctoral Opportunities

Follow us

• Staff and current PhD students
• Blog and videos (YouTube and MediaHopper)
• Student podcast (Voices of World Christianity)

Latest blog posts

• Research Seminars, 2025–2026 (Semester 2)
  Happy 2026! We look forward to welcoming students, staff, and friends to our Semester 2 research seminars and readings groups. … Continue reading →
• Studies in World Christianity 31.3
  Thirty Years of Studies in World Christianity This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of Studies in World Christianity, established in 1995. … Continue reading →
• Yale-Edinburgh 2026 – Call for Papers
  Popular, Folk, Grassroots and Pop Culture in World Christianity and the History of Mission10–12 June 2026 ‧ New College, University … Continue reading →