Theology and Religion

Combined Honours Degrees

UCAS codes

Classical Studies and Theology QV85 3 years; QV86 4 years (with Study Abroad)
Philosophy and Theology VV56 3 years; VV5P 4 years (with Study Abroad)

Location

Exeter (Streatham Campus)

BA Classical Studies and Theology

No previous knowledge of Latin, Greek or Hebrew is required.
This programme gives you a great opportunity to combine the challenge of exploring the culture and thought of the ancient world with the study of theology. Both these disciplines focus on literary, historical, religious, cultural, political, philosophical and ethical issues debated in the ancient world – issues which continue to impact the world today. Your studies are divided equally between the two subjects, combining core modules drawn from Greek/Roman Philosophy or Greek/Roman Religion, biblical studies and the history and doctrine of Christianity in Years 1 and 2. You’ll also choose optional modules in both disciplines in Years 2 and 3. Topics explored in both disciplines include ancient religions, sexuality, politics, literature, art, philosophy and ethics. For Classical Studies, all texts are usually taught in translation, so you won’t have to study Latin or Greek language modules unless you choose to. The same is true of biblical studies for Theology, although you can learn New Testament Greek and Biblical Hebrew if you would like to and read biblical texts in their original languages.

BA Philosophy and Theology

This programme combines the perspectives of philosophy, theology and religion to enable you to develop a reflective understanding of some pervasive and problematic features of the world and ourselves. You’ll acquire a solid grounding in the main themes and methods of philosophy and theology, equipping you with the critical and analytical skills necessary to engage with the key themes, debates and methods of both disciplines. Your studies are divided equally between the two subjects, combining core modules in Years 1 and 2 from the areas of classical epistemology, metaphysics and moral philosophy with the areas of philosophy of religion, Christian ethics and doctrine. In Year 3 you’ll study optional modules chosen from a diverse range in both philosophy and theology and you’ll also write a dissertation on a philosophical or theological topic of your choice.

Study abroad

Students studying Theology have the opportunity to study for half a year at a partner institution in Europe, North America or Australia or follow a four-year ‘with Study Abroad’ programme which allows you to spend your third year abroad. You may apply directly for the four-year programme or transfer from another programme once you are at Exeter. Full details of these schemes and of our partner institutions can be found on our Study Abroad webpages.

Flexible Combined Honours degrees

Theology may also be studied under the Flexible Combined Honours scheme.