University of Aberdeen

Theology and Religion

University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

Theology and Religion includes both the study of Christian faith, life and doctrine in its historical, cross-cultural and contemporary contexts, and the comparative study of the major and local religious traditions of the world, which focuses on the origin, function, and meaning of religion.

Key highlights

  • Studies Christian faith, life and doctrine in historical contexts
  • Explores Christianity across cross-cultural and contemporary settings
  • Comparative study of major and local world religious traditions
  • Examines the origin, function and meaning of religion

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBBB — SQA Highers: BBBB
  • A-level: BBC — A Levels: BBC
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include including 5, 5, 5 at HL

Scholarships

  • Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship worth £6,000 for every year of their programme.

    Up to £6,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Religious education teacher
  • Minister of religion
  • Chaplain
  • Charity or community development worker
  • Interfaith officer
  • Researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,820 per year (Home/Scottish students); £9,790 per year (RUK students) | International: £20,800 per year

Admission

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