Philosophy and Theology
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    Philosophy and Theology

    University of Oxford
    University of Oxford
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Oxford
    University Rank:#3
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 57,936 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Philosophy and Theology

    About

    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. You will also apply these skills 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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    A typical week

    Your weekly timetable will be divided 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 to prepare for tutorials. Each week you will also attend up to six lectures, or small classes for some course options.

    Tutorials usually involve two students and a tutor. Class sizes may vary depending on the options you choose, but there would usually be no more than around 10 students.

    Most tutorials, classes, and lectures are delivered by academics who are specialists in their subject. Many are world-leading experts with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching may also be delivered by advanced postgraduate students.

    To find out more about how our teaching year is structured, visit our Academic Year page.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    English Program Requirements

    Courses

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    Assessment

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    Four papers are taken:

    • General philosophy
    • Logic and moral philosophy
    • The figure of Jesus through the centuries
    • And one of the following:
      • Introduction to the study of the Bible
      • Religion and religions
      • Biblical Hebrew
      • Church Latin
      • New Testament Greek
      • Qur’anic Arabic
      • Pali
      • Sanskrit

    First University examinations: four papers each assessed by written examination

    Career

    Philosophy and Theology graduates have secured wide-ranging positions as authors, writers, newspaper and periodical editors, academics and teachers. Recent graduates include a barrister, a member of a political think tank, a student at the Royal Academy of Music and a marketing executive for a philanthropy adviser. Others have entered careers such as commerce, banking, financial services and communications. Visit the Theology and Religion Faculty website for more information about careers. John, now a KC says: ‘I could not recommend Philosophy and Theology at Oxford more highly. It was such a wide-ranging "Liberal Arts" type degree with so many subject options. On a practical level theology encourages deep thought and creative thinking whilst my philosophical tutors taught me to question and doubt every claim. That was an ideal preparation for the Bar.’

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    57,936 / year(s)

    Philosophy and Theology

    University of Oxford

    University of Oxford

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Oxford

    Go to Official Website