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BA Theology and Religion - 2026 entry

Overview

Explore the origins of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and discover how thinkers, artists and activists across time have drawn on their religious traditions to tackle the challenges they faced.

Entry Requirements

• A-Level: AAB
• IB: 34/665
• BTEC: DDD
• GCSE: C or 4 in English Language
• Access to HE: 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade
• T-Level: Distinction

Contextual Offers

• A-Level: BBB
• IB: 30/555
• BTEC: DDM

Course Content

• Year 1:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • THE1120: What is Religion? (30 credits)
    • THE1101: The Bible: Past and Present (15 credits)
    • THE1123: Reform, Retreat and Reinvention: A History of Christianity (15 credits)
    • THE1124: God and the World: Constructive Christian Theology (15 credits)
  • Optional modules:
    • THE1076: Religion in the Modern World (15 credits)
    • THE1125: Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (15 credits)
    • THE1122: Introducing Social-Scientific Approaches to Religion (15 credits)
    • THE1121: Religion and Material Culture (15 credits)
    • THE1070: Elements of New Testament Greek (15 credits)
    • ARA1018: Introduction to Islam (15 credits)
    • ARA1041: Religious Communities of the Middle East: Culture, Endangerment and Survival (15 credits)
• Year 2:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • Students will select 60 credits from the compulsory module group. Modules in this group will change each year.
    • THE2147: Early Christian Women: Eve, Mary, Thecla (30 credits)
    • THE2226: The Transformation of Modern Orthodox Christianity (30 credits)
    • THE2185: Incarnation: Topics in Philosophical Theology (30 credits)
    • THE2173: Life and Death in Israel and Judah (30 credits)
  • Optional modules:
    • THE2224: Modern Jewish History and Thought (30 credits)
    • THE2221: God, Food and Alcohol in Israelite Cultures (30 credits)
    • THE2225: Trans Studies in Christianity and Judaism (30 credits)
    • THE2227: Military Ethics in Religious and Philosophical Perspectives (30 credits)
    • THE2152: Evolution, God and Gaia (30 credits)
    • THE2024: Spirituality - Prayer, Meditation and Worship (30 credits)
    • THE2034: Intermediate New Testament Greek (15 credits)
    • THE2179: 'Deviant Bodies': Disability Studies and the New Testament (30 credits)
    • THE2147: Early Christian Women: Eve, Mary, Thecla (30 credits)
    • THE2185: Incarnation: Topics in Philosophical Theology (30 credits)
• Year 3 (with Study Abroad):
  • Compulsory modules:
    • HAS3999: Study Abroad (HASS) (120 credits)
• Year 3 (with Employment Experience):
  • Compulsory modules:
    • HUM3998: Employment Experience UK (120 credits)
• Year 3 (with Employment Experience Abroad):
  • Compulsory modules:
    • HUM3997: Employment Experience Abroad (120 credits)
• Final Year:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • THE3030: Theology and Religion Dissertation (30 credits)
  • Optional modules:
    • THE3024: Spirituality - Prayer, Meditation and Worship (30 credits)
    • THE3147: Early Christian women: Eve, Mary, Thecla (30 credits)
    • THE3152: Evolution, God and Gaia (30 credits)
    • THE3179: 'Deviant Bodies': Disability Studies and the New Testament (30 credits)
    • THE3185: Incarnation: Topics in Philosophical Theology (30 credits)
    • THE3195: Blasphemy and the Abrahamic Faiths (30 credits)
    • THE3225: Trans Studies in Christianity and Judaism (30 credits)
    • THE3232: Living with Robots: New Technologies and Ethics in Religious and Philosophical Perspectives (30 credits)

Course Variants

• BA Theology and Religion with Study Abroad (UCAS code: V616)
• BA Theology and Religion with Employment Experience (UCAS code: V613)
• BA Theology and Religion with Employment Experience Abroad (UCAS code: V614)

Fees

• UK students: £9,535 per year
• International students: £24,700 per year

Scholarships

• The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships.

Learning and Teaching

• Our teaching is closely linked to our innovative research, giving you the opportunity to explore many diverse topics from the philosophy of religion, theology, biblical studies, and ethics.
• Class sizes are on average 25-35 students for lectures and 10-15 students for seminar.
• You’ll have 10 hours of contact time with staff per week in your first year, alongside additional hours of private study you should expect your total workload to average about 40 hours per week during term time.

Assessment

• Assessment is based on essays, seminar presentations and exams.
• In the second and final years, coursework (including assessed seminar presentations and essays) can account for well over half of your assessment depending on which modules you choose.
• You must pass your first-year modules in order to proceed: this level does not count towards your final degree classification.
• To be eligible for ‘Study Abroad’ you will need to attain an average of 60% or more in your first year.
• The assessments in the second year, year abroad (if applicable) and final year will contribute to your final degree classification.

Your Future

• Studying Theology and Religion will provide you with valuable skills and abilities which are attractive to employers and relevant for a wide range of careers, such as:
  • An understanding of other people’s points of view
  • An in-depth knowledge of different cultures
  • The ability to communicate your position clearly
  • Effective debating skills
  • Interpretation and analysis of sources
  • Interpersonal skills
  • The ability to use your initiative and be open-minded
• Recent graduates from Theology and Religion at the University of Exeter have progressed to careers in a broad range of sectors, including:
  • Associate Consultant
  • Business Analyst
  • Church Intern
  • Community Projects Officer
  • Events Coordinator
  • Editorial and Research Intern
  • Ministry Assistant
  • Visitor Experience Officer
  • Worship Pastor
  • Writer
• A degree in Theology and Religion will also put you in an excellent position to pursue postgraduate study after you have graduated.
• Our recent graduates have since enrolled on courses such as:
  • MA Social Work
  • MA Theology
  • Graduate Diploma in Law
  • MTS (Master of Theology Studies) in Religion, Literature and Culture