Philosophy and Theology
Bachelor's degree
In Oxford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Oxford
UCAS code VV56 Duration 3 years (BA)
Entrance requirements AAA Subject requirements A subject involving essay writing
Admissions test(s) ox.ac.uk/phil Written work One piece
Admissions statistics*
Interviewed: 48%
Successful: 20%
Intake: 30
*3-year average 2017-19
Contact
+44 (0) 1865 276926
Email Philosophy
+44 (0) 1865 270790
Email Theology
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Philosophy and Theology brings together some of the most important approaches to understanding and assessing the intellectual claims of religion.
The study of Philosophy develops analytical rigour and the ability to criticise and reason logically. It allows you to apply these skills to many contemporary and historical schools of thought and individual thinkers, and to questions ranging from how we acquire knowledge and form moral judgements to central questions in the philosophy of religion, including the existence and nature of God and the relevance of religion to human life.
The study of Theology provides an understanding of the intellectual underpinning of religious traditions and of the social and cultural contexts for religious belief and practice. It brings together a wide range of skills and disciplines, historical, textual, linguistic, sociological, literary-critical and philosophical.
Central to this degree is a recognition that parallel study of these related disciplines leads to a deeper understanding of each..
The Philosophy Faculty is the largest in the UK and one of the largest in the world. Many faculty members have a worldwide reputation, and its library and other facilities are acknowledged as among the best in the country
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Subjects
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Judaism
- Islam
- Hinduism
- Christianity
- Buddhism
- Modern Philosophy
- Teaching
- Options
- IT
- Theology
- Philosophy
- Ethics
- University
- Religions
- Ancient Philosophy
- Moral
- Tutorials
- Specialist
- Attend
Course programme
Your weekly timetable will be divided usually between one or two tutorials, which may take place at your college or at the college of a specialist tutor. A large part of your week will be spent in independent study preparing essays for tutorials. You will also attend about four to six lectures each week as well as classes for some topics, all of which take place in the faculty or central University buildings.
Tutorials are usually up to three students and a tutor. Class sizes may vary depending on the options you choose. There would usually be no more than around 10 students though classes for some of the more popular papers may be up to 20 students. Most tutorials, classes, and lectures are delivered by staff who are tutors in their subject. Many are world-leading experts with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching may also be delivered by postgraduate students who are usually studying at doctorate level.
To find out more about how our teaching year is structured, visit our Academic Year page.
Academic YearCourse structureYEAR 1COURSES
Four papers are taken:
- The figure of Jesus through the centuries
- General philosophy
- Logic and moral philosophy
- And one of the following:
- Introduction to the study of the Bible
- Religion and religions
- New Testament Greek
- Biblical Hebrew
- Qur’anic Arabic
- Church Latin
- Pali
- Sanskrit
ASSESSMENT
First University examinations: four papers each assessed by written examination
YEARS 2 AND 3COURSES
Students take eight papers, either five in Philosophy and three in Theology, or five in Theology and three in Philosophy, or four in each. A thesis in either subject may be offered as one of these. All students study:
- Early modern philosophy or Knowledge and reality
- Ethics or Plato’s Republic or Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics
- Philosophy of religion
Remaining papers are chosen from a wide range of options in Philosophy and Theology. Students may choose freely from Theology papers that cover
- Biblical Studies
- Systematic theology and ethics
- History of religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism)
- Religion and religions (Contemporary Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism)
The options listed above are illustrative and may change. More information about current options is available on the Philosophy and Theology and Religion websites.
ASSESSMENT
Final University examinations: eight papers (assessed either by written examination or by submitted coursework, depending upon the option), or seven papers plus a thesis
YEAR 1COURSES
Four papers are taken:
- The figure of Jesus through the centuries
- General philosophy
- Logic and moral philosophy
- And one of the following:
- Introduction to the study of the Bible
- Religion and religions
- New Testament Greek
- Biblical Hebrew
- Qur’anic Arabic
- Church Latin
- Pali
- Sanskrit
ASSESSMENT
First University examinations: four papers each assessed by written examination
YEARS 2 AND 3COURSES
Students take eight papers, either five in Philosophy and three in Theology, or five in Theology and three in Philosophy, or four in each. A thesis in either subject may be offered as one of these. All students study:
- Early modern philosophy or Knowledge and reality
- Ethics or Plato’s Republic or Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics
- Philosophy of religion
Remaining papers are chosen from a wide range of options in Philosophy and Theology. Students may choose freely from Theology papers that cover
- Biblical Studies
- Systematic theology and ethics
- History of religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism)
- Religion and religions (Contemporary Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism)
The options listed above are illustrative and may change. More information about current options is available on the Philosophy and Theology and Religion websites.
ASSESSMENT
Final University examinations: eight papers (assessed either by written examination or by submitted coursework, depending upon the option), or seven papers plus a thesis
YEAR 1YEAR 1YEAR 1COURSES
Four papers are taken:
- The figure of Jesus through the centuries
- General philosophy
- Logic and moral philosophy
- And one of the following:
- Introduction to the study of the Bible
- Religion and religions
- New Testament Greek
- Biblical Hebrew
- Qur’anic Arabic
- Church Latin
- Pali
- Sanskrit
ASSESSMENT
First University examinations: four papers each assessed by written examination
COURSES
Four papers are taken:
- The figure of Jesus through the centuries
- General philosophy
- Logic and moral philosophy
- And one of the following:
- Introduction to the study of the Bible
- Religion and religions
- New Testament Greek
- Biblical Hebrew
- Qur’anic Arabic
- Church Latin
- Pali
- Sanskrit
COURSES
COURSESFour papers are taken:
- The figure of Jesus through the centuries
- General philosophy
- Logic and moral philosophy
- And one of the following:
- Introduction to the study of the Bible
- Religion and religions
- New Testament Greek
- Biblical Hebrew
- Qur’anic Arabic
- Church Latin
- Pali
- Sanskrit
- Introduction to the study of the Bible
- Religion and religions
- New Testament Greek
- Biblical Hebrew
- Qur’anic Arabic
- Church Latin
- Pali
- Sanskrit
- Introduction to the study of the Bible
- Religion and religions
- New Testament Greek
- Biblical Hebrew
- Qur’anic Arabic
- Church Latin
- Pali
- Sanskrit
ASSESSMENT
First University examinations: four papers each assessed by written examination
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENTFirst University examinations: four papers each assessed by written examination
YEARS 2 AND 3YEARS 2 AND 3YEARS 2 AND 3COURSES
Students take eight papers, either five in Philosophy and three in Theology, or five in Theology and three in Philosophy, or four in each. A thesis in either subject may be offered as one of these. All students study:
- Early modern philosophy or Knowledge and reality
- Ethics or Plato’s Republic or Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics
- Philosophy of religion
Remaining papers are chosen from a wide range of options in Philosophy and Theology. Students may choose freely from Theology papers that cover
- Biblical Studies
- Systematic theology and ethics
- History of religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism)
- Religion and religions (Contemporary Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism)
The options listed above are illustrative and may change. More information about current options is available on the Philosophy and Theology and Religion websites.
ASSESSMENT
Final University examinations: eight papers (assessed either by written examination or by submitted coursework, depending upon the option), or seven papers plus a thesis
COURSES
Students take eight papers, either five in Philosophy and three in Theology, or five in Theology and three in Philosophy, or four in each. A thesis in either subject may be offered as one of these. All students study:
- Early modern philosophy or Knowledge and reality
- Ethics or Plato’s Republic or Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics
- Philosophy of religion
Remaining papers are chosen from a wide range of options in Philosophy and Theology. Students may choose freely from Theology papers that cover
- Biblical Studies
- Systematic theology and ethics
- History of religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism)
- Religion and religions (Contemporary Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism)
The options listed above are illustrative and may change. More information about current options is available on the Philosophy and Theology and Religion websites.
COURSES
COURSESStudents take eight papers, either five in Philosophy and three in Theology, or five in Theology and three in Philosophy, or four in each. A thesis in either subject may be offered as one of these. All students study:
- Early modern philosophy or Knowledge and reality
- Ethics or Plato’s Republic or Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics
- Philosophy of religion
Remaining papers are chosen from a wide range of options in Philosophy and Theology. Students may choose freely from Theology papers that cover
- Biblical Studies
- Systematic theology and ethics
- History of religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism)
- Religion and religions (Contemporary Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism)
The options listed above are illustrative and may change. More information about current options is available on the Philosophy and Theology and Religion websites.
The options listed above are illustrative and may change. More information about current options is available on the Philosophy and Theology and Religion websites.PhilosophyTheology and ReligionASSESSMENT
Final University examinations: eight papers (assessed either by written examination or by submitted coursework, depending upon the option), or seven papers plus a thesis
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENTFinal University examinations: eight papers (assessed either by written examination or by submitted coursework, depending upon the option), or seven papers plus a thesis
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