Theology and Religious Studies There’s more to it than you think
Religion is more than just what people believe. It’s how they think, what they do, and who they feel connected to. It shapes every aspect of our world.
Within Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Chester, the study of religion and philosophy encompasses 4,000 years of history and every continent. Members of the Department are experts on a wide range of traditions, such as Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and New Religious Movements. But they are also experts on things you might not expect, from addiction recovery, dieting, environmental sustainability, gender and sexuality, and even international politics.
Our videos look at these issues through the lens of religion, which helps us to understand the deep connections between seemingly separate events, and gain insight into what shapes people’s choices and behaviour.
Studying religion and philosophy gives you the knowledge and the skills not just to understand the world that you’re living in, but to change it.
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Our Courses
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Study the Theology and Religious Studies DProf at the University of Chester. Use practice-based research to explore ethics, values, spirituality and professional practice.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- October 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
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Explore life’s biggest questions with the BA (Hons) Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at the University of Chester. Develop critical thinking and cultural understanding.
- UCAS Code
- VV50
- Start date
- September 2026, September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
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Explore life’s biggest questions with the BA (Hons) Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at the University of Chester. Develop critical thinking and cultural understanding.
- UCAS Code
- VV51
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
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Explore faith, ethics, and global religions with a Theology and Religious Studies BA at the University of Chester. Gain critical thinking and cultural literacy skills.
- UCAS Code
- V601
- Start date
- September 2026, September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore faith, ethics, and global religions with a Theology and Religious Studies BA at the University of Chester. Gain critical thinking and cultural literacy skills.
- UCAS Code
- V615
- Start date
- September 2026, September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
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Study Theology and Religious Studies MA at the University of Chester. Explore religion, theology and philosophy through expert-led teaching and independent research.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- October 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
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Study Theology and Religious Studies MA at the University of Chester. Explore religion, theology and philosophy through expert-led teaching and independent research.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- October 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Results
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