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

• Grassroots and Indigenous Digital Faith-Based Activism Colloquium—Call for Papers
  Digital technology is changing the world. In response to global challenges, diverse grassroots faith-based organisations, indigenous or otherwise, are using … Continue reading →
• Studies in World Christianity 30.3
  Latin America and World Christianity Editors: Manoela Carpenedo and Pedro Feitoza Despite its globalising and ecumenical aspirations, there remain significant … Continue reading →
• Yale-Edinburgh 2025 – Call for Papers
  For the first time since its inception the next Yale-Edinburgh conference will be held in the Global South. Mackenzie Presbyterian … Continue reading →