New College is a historic building at the University of Edinburgh which houses the university's School of Divinity. It is one of the largest and most renowned centres for studies in Theology and Religious Studies in the United Kingdom.

Find out why our students love studying at the School of Divinity and what makes Edinburgh such a special place. Take a virtual tour and explore our beautiful buildings located in the heart of Edinburgh.

The School of Divinity is based in the historic New College building, a stone's throw from Edinburgh Castle and with spectacular views over the city. The school comprises 30 academic staff, some 300 undergraduate students and about 160 graduate students from all over the world and with a variety of religious affiliations.

Although the Free Church's 'New College' opened for classes in the New Town, 1 November 1843, the College has always celebrated a later anniversary. Professor Hardman Moore explains:

New College is a historic building at the University of Edinburgh which houses the university's School of Divinity. It is one of the largest and most renowned centres for studies in Theology and Religious Studies in the United Kingdom.

Welcome to the New College online Exhibition! We’ve been teaching Divinity at the University of Edinburgh since its foundation in 1583. But our beautiful and iconic New College building has just reached its 175th anniversary and we think that’s something to celebrate.

New College has returned to more sedate, if no less eclectic, use. As the home of Edinburgh University’s School of Divinity it is one of the largest centres for the study of theology and religious studies in Britain, with students coming from many faith traditions and none. Its Library is a particular treasure with a wonderful collection of

Nov 16, 2021 · The School of Divinity is celebrating 175 years since Dr Thomas Chalmers laid the foundation stone for the iconic New College building that sits in the centre of the Edinburgh skyline. A series of events have been taking place throughout 2021 to explore New College’s history, and celebrate the place of divinity and theology in the world today.

This year’s New College Black History Month Lecture was given by Imam Mustafa Briggs, on ‘Beyond Bilal: Black History in Islam,’ and was jointly sponsored by the School of Divinity, the University of Edinburgh Islamic Society, Race.Ed, and the Edinburgh Race Equality Network. NEW COLLEGE NEWS

Nov 11, 2006 · Today New College hosts over 400 students from all denominations, including 150 postgraduates, offering degrees in Christian Ethics and Practical Theology, Ecclesiastical History, Hebrew and Old Testament, New Testament, Religious Studies, Systematic Theology, and …