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Bible and Theology (Full-time) (BA Hons)

Distance Learning
3 Years Full-time
96 - 112 UCAS Points

Our Bible and Theology degree explores the spiritual and written traditions of Judaism and Christianity. It offers students the chance to learn about the histories of the Christian and Jewish faiths and to explore their inner logics by studying sacred texts.

Modules within the programme examine different ways of imagining the world within Judeo Christian traditions, and focus on the teachings and practices of different denominations. In doing so, the programme looks to situate Judaism and Christian traditions within contemporary social, political and spiritual debates.

Studying the programme will provide you with a range of methodological and analytical frameworks for the study of the Bible and theology. It will enable you to engage critically and analytically with a range of biblical texts. You will become familiar with academic discussion and debate on the study of key themes arising from contemporary theology.

Research interests of staff will be used to inform and enhance your learning experience. Students on this course are encouraged to become independent-minded, self-reflective and creative individuals.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • Distance Learning
  • Full-time
Language:
  • English
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
BTH1
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
96 - 112 UCAS Points

Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Distance-learning offers a flexible approach to studying.
02
This programme is taught to you via our unique distance-learning platform, so you can carry on working and keep up with your family commitments while you study for your BA degree.
03
The opportunity for online seminars.

What you will learn

UWTSD has a long and distinguished history of teaching and research in the area of Biblical Studies and Christian Theology, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The BA Bible and Theology programme is fully distance-learning and is available both full-time and part-time.

Prospective students should be aware of the following:

  • Not all optional modules are offered every year
  • Optional modules are delivered subject to sufficient student numbers
  • Language modules are optional/compulsory/core according to linguistic ability
  • There are many Level 5 and Level 6 versions of the same module. Students can only take this module once; this depends on which year the modules are offered in.

Compulsory

Academic Skills

(20 credits)

Introduction to the Study of Religion
Introduction to Christian Ethics
Introduction to Theology
Introduction to the New Testament
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

Year A Entry

Compulsory

Confessing with Saint Augustine: God and Religion in the Twilight of the Roman Empire

(20 credits)

God and the World: The Cosmos in Religious & Ethical Perspective
The Ethics of Violence
Theology and Inter-religious Encounter
The Letters of Paul
Interpreting the Hebrew Bible from Contemporary Perspectives

Year B Entry

Compulsory

Jesus through Faith and Culture

(20 credits)

Jews, Christians and Romans: From Maccabees to Masada

(20 credits)

Modern Christian Theology

(20 credits)

The Meaning of Life

(20 credits)

Year A Entry

Compulsory

Dissertation

(40 credits)

Optional

Confessing with Saint Augustine: God and Religion in the Twilight of the Roman Empire

(20 credits)

God and the World: The Cosmos in Religious & Ethical Perspective
The Ethics of Violence
Theology and Inter-religious Encounter
The Letters of Paul
Interpreting the Hebrew Bible from Contemporary Perspectives

Year B Entry

Compulsory

Dissertation

(40 credits)

Optional

Jesus through Faith and Culture

(20 credits)

Jews, Christians and Romans: From Maccabees to Masada

(20 credits)

Modern Christian Theology

(20 credits)

The Meaning of Life

(20 credits)

Disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

    To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.

  • Assessment will primarily be via coursework assignments.

  • The Faculty has estimated on the assumption that students buy new copies of the books. Students may also choose to spend money on printing drafts of work.

    Students may spend up to £300 per year on books and additional related materials.

    Students are expected to submit 2 hard copies of their final project, the estimated cost for binding these is £20.

    Optional Field trip:

    The faculty works to ensure that there are a range of fieldwork and field trip options available both locally and internationally. Thus students can opt to take either more expensive or less expensive placements. The Faculty subsidises these but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. Below are the upper end of expected costs based on where students have currently done placements.

    Fieldwork (depending on where the student decides to do fieldwork): c. £500 - £1,500

    Individual trips: c. £5 - £50

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • You will develop powers of analysis, logical thought and argument within a supportive and encouraging environment. It will be these skills of communication, understanding, analysis and self-management that provide you with a passport into employment. Types of employment could include museum and archive work, journalism, law, banking, local politics, all types of administrative work, marketing and advertising, and teaching.

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