Dr. David Law

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Biography

David Law is a Professor of Christian Thought and Philosophical Theology at the University of Manchester, having joined the institution in 1994. He holds MA, DPhil, and DD degrees from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on Christian doctrine, particularly exploring areas like apophatic theology, kenotic Christology, and existentialist philosophy as influenced by thinkers such as Søren Kierkegaard and German philosophers Martin Heidegger and Karl Jaspers. His doctoral research at Oxford culminated in a monograph titled 'Kierkegaard as Negative Theologian' and he has published extensively on Kierkegaard through various publications, including the 'International Kierkegaard Commentary.' Additionally, Law has contributed to the field with his book 'Inspiration,' which examines the historical context of biblical inspiration combined with reader-response theory. He is currently working on projects pertaining to Christology and the doctrine of kenosis, focusing on the claims of Christ's dual divine and human nature. Law's expertise contributes to discussions surrounding the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially in understanding the theological underpinnings that can address poverty and social issues.

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Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
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Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.