Theology and Religious Studies
Bachelor's degree
In Bristol
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bristol
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Duration
3 Years
To produce high-quality graduates with an advanced understanding of religions and the methodologies employed in construing and analysing religions.
Facilities
Location
Start date
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About this course
Subjects required at A Level or equivalent
AAB-BBB. No specific subjects required
14-19 Advanced Diploma
Grade A overall in the Diploma to include grade A or B in an A-level (ASL)
BTEC: DDM
Access
Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and / or Distinction
SQA: SH: AAAAB-BBBBB
Welsh Bacc
Pass Advanced Diploma with AB-BB at A-level
IB Diploma
35-32 points overall including 6, 6, 6 - 6, 6, 5 at Higher level
EB: 80-75%
IELTS
6.5 in all parts
Selection:
UCAS form; some mature students may be interviewed
Deferred Entry:
Welcomed
Reviews
Course programme
Theology and Religious Studies
Introduction
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Bristol is a centre of international research excellence and focuses on theology and the study of religion, both in the contemporary world and in the past. It has a vibrant undergraduate and postgraduate student community, as well as research centres in Buddhism and Christianity and Culture.
Undergraduate degree programmes involve examining different religious texts and traditions: you can study the Bible, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Chinese Religions. You are encouraged to investigate issues of history, ethics, philosophy, religion and politics, gender, spirituality and interfaith dialogue across religious texts and traditions. To that end, your analysis of religion in its many forms can employ a variety of methodological approaches: historical, archaeological, linguistic and textual, philosophical, theological and comparative.
Assessment
During the first year, there are essays and examinations which must be passed for entry into the second year. Units taken in the second and third years form the basis for final degree classification. These units are assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework.
BA Theology and Religious Studies
Programme structure
Year 1:
Units in the following areas:
- Biblical Studies
- Jewish Studies
- Christian History and Theology
- Indian Religions
- Language option
- Three to four optional/open units
Year 2:
Six units from options in the following areas:
- Biblical, Jewish and Christian Studies
- Hindu and Buddhist Studies
- Chinese Religions
- Language option
- Open Unit
Year 3:
Six units from options in the following areas:
- Biblical, Jewish and Christian Studies
- Hindu and Buddhist Studies
- Language option
Dissertation
Theology and Religious Studies