MA Theology and Religion
University of Birmingham
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Course overview Theology and Religion at Birmingham lays the foundation for deep exploration of religions and spirituality. You’ll gain the knowledge and critical skills to work across faiths to transform communities .Get ready for a career where empathising with different points of view is crucial. Design your own degree pathway based on your interests and choose from a wide range of modules. This course offers teaching on a variety of religions based on the expertise of our staff, such as ...Read more

Course overview Theology and Religion at Birmingham lays the foundation for deep exploration of religions and spirituality. You’ll gain the knowledge and critical skills to work across faiths to transform communities .Get ready for a career where empathising with different points of view is crucial. Design your own degree pathway based on your interests and choose from a wide range of modules. This course offers teaching on a variety of religions based on the expertise of our staff, such as Jainism, Islam, Sikhism, and Christianity. At Birmingham, we provide focussed opportunities to study historical traditions, theologies, rituals and practices, contemporary spiritualities, world religions, religious texts, politics, histories and ethical issues. Course highlights You’ll benefit from our engaging, small-group teaching approach and you'll be encouraged to discuss, debate and analyse your viewpoints, preconceptions and theories. In your module assessments and dissertation you'll be guided by tutors and your dissertation supervisors to think critically about different theories and approaches to theology and religion.

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Ester
01 Mar 24

It's overall a really great university and the school of PTR (philosophy, theology, religion) is really welcoming and the people lecturing are really great. The campus is..Read more

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Ella
04 Feb 24

The department is really academically supportive, with great lecturers and staff - they make a real effort to get to know and support the students in the department. There is room..Read more

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You need 2:1 Honours degree, preferably in a related subject. All applications are treated on their merits, and we're happy to consider applicants whose qualifications differ, but we'd encourage you to contact the Admissions Tutor for advice.

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£10,900 per year

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£26,180 per year

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£26,180 per year

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Ester
01 Mar 24
Philosophy, Religion and Ethics - BA (Hons)
It's overall a really great university and the school of PTR (philosophy, theology, religion) is really welcoming and the people lecturing are really great. The campus is...
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Ella
04 Feb 24
Philosophy, Religion and Ethics - BA (Hons)
The department is really academically supportive, with great lecturers and staff - they make a real effort to get to know and support the students in the department. There is room...
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University of Birmingham
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The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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Edgbaston Birmingham Birmingham United Kingdom B15 2TT United Kingdom
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