Dr. Richard Rex

Professor

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Biography

Richard Rex is a Professor at the Faculty of Divinity, specializing in early modern history and church history. He is a Polkinghorne Fellow in Theology and Religious Studies at Queens' College, Cambridge, and contributes significantly to the MPhil Pathway in Anglican Studies. His research interests explore the interaction between religion and politics, as well as the ideas that influenced early modern England and Europe. Professor Rex has gained recognition for his lectures and scholarly contributions, including the Wadsworth Lecture at McGill University, where he discussed 'The Reformation in England and France: Tales Unexpected'. His teaching methods and insights into the English Reformation are popular among students and peers alike. He is also involved in supervising PhD students and offers consultancy services.

Research Interests

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.