Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion, BA (Hons)

Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion at Cambridge

Worldwide, 6 out of 7 people describe themselves as religious, with religious beliefs influencing society and politics globally.

This course addresses fundamental questions and develops your understanding of the significance of religion and its cultural contexts.

You’ll be able to choose from a range of academic perspectives on the study of faith, including:

• history
• the careful reading of ancient scriptures
• rigorous philosophical analysis
• the latest insights of the social sciences

You will also explore connections between faith and literature, science, ethics and politics.

Religions that you will cover in depth during the course include:

• Christianity
• Judaism
• Islam
• Hinduism

Teaching and facilities

Teaching

We offer outstanding teaching and a supportive, friendly faculty of experts.

Facilities

Our Faculty of Divinity is home to:

• the latest research and historic resources both within the Faculty, and across the Colleges and University
• the Faculty Library, which houses over 60,000 volumes

You'll also have access to:

• the impressive Cambridge University Library, one of the world’s oldest university libraries
  Among the collection is the:
  • the Codex Bezae, an important early version of the New Testament
  • Genizah collection, a globally significant source for medieval Judaism
• the Fitzwilliam Museum, with a vast collection of artefacts

Course costs

When you go to university, you’ll need to consider two main costs – your tuition fees and your living costs (sometimes referred to as maintenance costs).

Your living costs will include costs related to your studies that are not covered by your tuition fees. There are some general study costs that will apply for all students – you can find details of these costs here.

There are no compulsory additional course costs for Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion. If you have any queries about resources/materials, please contact the Faculty of Divinity.

Your future career

As a graduate you will be well equipped to play an important part in this world.

You’ll be valued for your intercultural literacy, critical thinking, research skills and understanding of the depth and nuance of human experience.

Your skills will be valued across a wide range of professions. Our graduates go on to careers in:

• the Civil Service
• law
• international development
• the arts
• banking
• investment
• teaching
• media
• communications

Some of our students develop a life-long love of learning and research, and continue to further study in theology and related disciplines.