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Theology degrees in the UK

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Theology BA

King's College London United Kingdom

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Religion and Theology BA (Hons)

York St John University United Kingdom

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Theology, Religion and Ethics BA

University of Winchester United Kingdom

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English Studies and Theology BA

University of Nottingham United Kingdom

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Religion and Theology BA

Cardiff University United Kingdom

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Licentiate in Theology V680 Other UG Award

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Theology & Religious Studies BA

Liverpool Hope University United Kingdom

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Theology, Philosophy and Ethics BA

University of Wales Trinity Saint David United Kingdom

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Theology and Social & Applied Psychology (CV86) BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

Newman University United Kingdom

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Ministerial Theology (FdA/BTh) BTh, FdA

University of Roehampton United Kingdom

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Theological StudiesH BA

University of the Highlands and Islands United Kingdom

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Creative Writing and Theology BA (Hons)

University of Chichester United Kingdom

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Study a Theology degree in the UK in 2025

Theology as an academic discipline looks at the nature of the divine and the various religious beliefs around the world. As a student of theology, you will study the human experience of faith and how it is expressed by different cultures and societies. Whilst you may have an interest in one particular religion, theologians tend to look at the many different religions that exist.

Graduates of a degree in theology will have a range of career options available to them. The skills you gain during your degree will be applicable to various different fields. Some options include religious studies teacher, counsellor, chaplain/cleric, religious historian and archivist, among others.

Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as possible group projects. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Biblical Studies
  • History of Religions
  • Contemporary Religions
  • Latin/Greek/Biblical Hebrew/Qu'ranic Arabic
  • Secularism

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The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

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