Theology and Religious Studies

Studying Theology or Religious Studies at the University of Chester allows you to ask the big questions:

• What is the nature of belief in God?
• Do science and religion contradict each other?
• What is the nature of religious belief?
• Why do people interpret the same world differently from others?
• Can the Bible mean whatever people want it to mean?
• How does religion affect global politics, war and peace?
• What makes people extremists or fundamentalists?

Key features of Theology and Religious Studies at Chester

• The Department was rated 'excellent' for teaching quality in its most recent national audit.
• We offer a choice of programmes and modules that allow you to develop your own interests, both personal and academic.
• You will be taught by scholars whose research is at the 'cutting edge' of their subject. This was demonstrated by a exellent rating in the recent Research Assessment Exercise in the 2008 national audit of research.
• Our environment is friendly, warm and supportive. Staff and students come to know each other very quickly.
• As well as attending lectures, you will learn through small seminar groups and one-to-one tutorials.
• Assessment is mostly by coursework.
• You can apply academic studies to real life situations, including (optional) placements and fieldwork in faith communities in the UK and in other parts of the world.
• You will develop the key skills sought after by employers, such as research skills, critical reflection, empathy: the employment rate for our graduates is impressive.

What our students say:

"Theology and Religious Studies has widened my horizons...The course has been challenging and inspiring."

"I have made some great friends; the staff are all really helpful and supportive."