Dr. Douglas Hedley

Professor

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Biography

Douglas Hedley is an academic specializing in philosophy and theology, currently serving as a Professor at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge. He is a Principal Investigator on the AHRC grant 'The Cambridge Platonists at the Origins of Enlightenment: texts, debates, reception (1650-1730)'. His academic journey includes significant roles such as Templeton Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Studies, University of Notre Dame, and Alan Richardson Fellow at the Theology Department, Durham. Hedley has also served as Directeur d'études invité at EPHE, Sorbonne, and has been actively involved in various organizations, including the American Academy of Religion and the British Society for Philosophy of Religion. He has examined numerous philosophical themes, notably in his teaching of 'Introduction to Philosophy and Religion' and courses on philosophical theology. His scholarly contributions extend to the editing of the series 'Studies in Philosophical Theology' published by Peeters Leuven.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1996-01-01 — Present

Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Teaching and researching in philosophy and theology.

Templeton Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Institute of Advanced Studies, University of Notre Dame •

Researching the intersections of philosophy and theology.

Courses

Introduction to Philosophy and Religion Philosophical Theology Self Salvation, paper D1(g) Imagination, paper D2(g)

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.