Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Gloucestershire draws on a well established tradition of teaching and engaging with the ideas found in the Christian faith. This experience is blended with a detailed engagement with the world’s other major religious traditions, to offer students a unique insight into the religious view of the human condition.
The course ranges from the Biblical roots of the Christian tradition to its contemporary engagements with social justice and environmental thought. To do so the courses draws upon the university’s Centre for Bible and Spirituality, whose experts contribute to
the teaching programme.
Alongside Biblical Studies, Theology and Church History, you will have the opportunity to explore a range of topics within contemporary spirituality, both within the Christian tradition, and beyond.
Illustrative Modules
Year 1
• Introduction to Theology
• Introduction to the Old Testament
• Judaism
• New Religious movements
Year 2
• Psalms and Wisdom
• Islam
• Issues in Modern Theology
• Buddhism
Year 3
• Representing Belief: Art & Cinema
• Christian Ethics: Principles and Applications
• Dissertation
Benefits
• contact with leading scholars in the field, with outstanding research reputation,
• and commitment to teaching
• explore Christian theology, while gaining an insight into the views of other religious traditions
• coverage of a variety of viewpoints and approaches
Career opportunities
• Christian ministry
• teaching, especially RE
• variety of other careers, such as social work, publishing, leadership
How will the course be assessed?
Exams, essays, portfolios and presentations
Course details
UCAS code
Single honours
• 3 year full-time V600
Entry requirements
• points for degree: 300 using the UCAS tariff system
Related courses
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
Study options
Full-time and part-time
Campus
Francis Close Hall
*subject to validation
of teaching and engaging with the ideas found in the Christian faith.