Theology and Religious Studies

The outline of the curriculum below gives you an indication of the kinds of modules you will study if you decide to come to Chester. It also provides you with information about the kinds of options you can choose from to tailor a programme of study to suit your own interests.

First Year (Level 4)

In the first year you can expect to study the following core modules:

• Introduction to Theology
• Study of Religion
• The Bible: Contents and Contexts

Second Year (Level 5)

You can expect to choose up to three modules in Theology and Religious Studies such as:

• Theological Ethics

• Systematic Theology
• Contextual and Practical Theology
• Hebrew Bible: History and Story
• New Testament: Paul’s Practical Theology
• Islam Religion and Philosophy
• Hindu Philosophy and Theology
• Anthropology of Religion
• Spirituality and Popular Culture

You also choose to do a module in either:

• Religious Education or
• Work Base Learning

Third Year (Level 6)

All students can expect to do a Dissertation in Theology and Religious Studies or their other subject which counts as a double module.  In addition you can choose up to three modules in Theology and Religious Studies such as:

• Great Theological Thinkers
• Feminist Perspectives in Christian Theology
• Jesus and the Gospels
• Medical Ethics
• Ritual Studies
• Minority Faith Communities in Europe
• Jews, Christians and Pagans
• Religion and Culture