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Religion, Theology and Philosophy, BA

University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the United Kingdom

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

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About Religion, Theology and Philosophy, BA - at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

The course combines the cognate disciplines of Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy to explore a variety of perspectives on questions about human existence, as well the nature of religion and the role of faith in society.

The course is ideal for students who ask the big questions about the nature of existence and knowledge and the role of religion in our lives.

Key Features

  • Small class sizes
  • A supportive and friendly environment
  • Regular tutorials
  • A multidisciplinary course

Modules

  • Knowledge and Reality: An Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology
  • Introduction to Christian Theology
  • Perspectives on Living Religions
  • Religion, Culture and Society
  • Introduction to Biblical Studies
  • Ethics
  • The Self
  • Ancient Greek Philosophy
  • Hebrew Bible
  • Sects, Self and Society: Alternative Spiritualities in the West
  • Early Modern Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Christian Doctrine
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Islam in the West
  • Imagining the Other: Theories of Religion
  • Word, Cross and Liberation: Aspects of Twentieth Century Theology
  • Sex and Violence: Religion in the Modern World
  • Media, Religion and Society
  • Ethics and Global Justice
  • Contemporary Analytic Philosophy
  • Phenomenology and Existentialism
  • Story and History: The Narrative of Luke-Acts
  • Satan and his World of Darkness
  • Buddhist Philosophy
  • Contemporary Metaphysics

Course Tutor(s)

  • Dr Gary Bunt
  • Professor David Cockburn
  • Dr Kathy Ehrensperger
  • Dr Rebekah Humphreys
  • Dr Sarah Lewis
  • Dr David Morgans
  • Dr Tristan Nash
  • Dr Robert Pope
  • Professor Bettina Schmidt
  • Dr Catrin Williams

Assessment

The programme is assessed through a variety of methods, including essays, reviews, exams, presentations, group work, website analysis.

Career Opportunities

  • Teaching
  • Social work, caring professions
  • Journalism
  • Law and advocacy
  • Administrative and management posts

Further Information

For any students considering studying BA Religion, Theology and Philosophy at UWTSD it is worthwhile attending a Visit Day or Open Day. You can take a tour of the Lampeter campus, meet some students, and question the lecturers to get a comprehensive understanding of the university and its teaching. To find out more about forthcoming dates visit the Open Day and Visit Day pages.

Related Courses

  • BA Religious Studies
  • BA Religious Studies and Theology
  • BA Religious Studies and Philosophy
  • BA Religious Studies with Education Studies

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:

UK/EU: £9,000

International: £14,900

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.

You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page

Additional Costs

There is an optional field trip connected to a module for second and third year students to visit religious sites first hand. The Faculty subsidises this trip but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. The Faculty aims to keep the cost in the range £400-£700.

Entry requirements

Entry Criteria

Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.

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