University of Chichester

BA (Hons) Theology and Religion

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We offer a wide range of modules taught in small classes. Modules consistently achieve excellent levels of student satisfaction.

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In your first year you take core modules in Biblical Studies and Christian Theology. You then choose six modules from the list below. You can choose one module from outside of Theology and Religion in areas such as English, History or Media Studies.

  • Introduction to Biblical Studies (core)
  • Theology and the Theologian (core)
  • Religion in the Modern World
  • Judaism
  • Exploring the Bible
  • Introduction to Ethics
  • Introduction to Spirituality
  • Introduction to Church History
  • Renaissance and Reformation

In your second year the only core module is Research Skills, which prepares you for the dissertation next year. You then choose 7 modules from the list below. A Work Placement module is available which helps prepare you for life after university.

  • Research Skills (core)
  • Interpreting the Bible
  • Islam
  • Themes in Systematic Theology
  • Issues in Christian Ethics
  • Christian Worship
  • Major Ethical Thinkers
  • Work Placement
  • New Testament Greek
  • Christian Spiritual Tradition
  • Early Christian Theology I
  • History and the Postmodern

In your third year you have the opportunity to undertake specialized study in an area that particularly interests you.  In addition you then choose 5 modules from the list below.  A further Work Placement module is available.

  • The Dissertation (core)
  • Old Testament in the New
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism and Sikhism
  • Early Christian Theology II
  • Greek Texts
  • Christianity and Politics
  • Sacred Space
  • Trinity and Church
  • Sacrament: Worship and Theology
  • Themes in Christian Spirituality
  • Ethics and the Workplace
  • Women, Gender and Religion