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Studying theology abroad

Studying theology offers international students an exploration of global religious beliefs, ethics and philosophies.

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 lectures and seminars, as well as group projects. Modules you study might include:

  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Theology and Ethics
  • Women and Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe
  • Religions of Ancient India
  • Religion and Traditions
  • Science and Religion

All theology courses

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Theology and Religious Studies (Research Master) Masters by Research

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Netherlands

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Theology and Religious Studies (research) Master Degree

University of Groningen Netherlands

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Master of Theology MTh

Alphacrucis College Australia

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Politics and Theology and Religious Studies BA (Hons)

University of Chester United Kingdom

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Systematic Theology PhD, MPhil

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Theology 1 yr MA

Radboud University Netherlands

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Theology MPhil, DPhil, MSt

University of Oxford United Kingdom

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Spanish and Theological Studies MA (Hons)

University of St Andrews United Kingdom

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Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy UG:Bachelor

Australian Catholic University (ACU) Australia

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Theology and Religious Studies MA, PG Dip

University of Roehampton United Kingdom

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Theology & Religious Studies BA

Liverpool Hope University United Kingdom

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Religious Studies and Theology BA

University of Wales Trinity Saint David United Kingdom

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Theology, Culture and Society MA

University of Manchester United Kingdom

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Religion and Theology BA (Hons)

York St John University United Kingdom

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