Discover Theology and Religion at Birmingham

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Dive deep into the study of religion, faith and spirituality in one of the most culturally and religiously diverse communities in Europe. You’ll be taught by specialists with expertise in a diverse range of disciplines as well as global schools of thought, movements and traditions that are shaping the twenty-first century.

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    Broaden your horizons with a versatile and wide-ranging module offering

    Embrace opportunities to choose modules in a range of engaging topics, such as global ethics, feminism and gender studies, the psychology of religion, the philosophy of religion, theology, cultural studies and the study of the Holocaust. These topics will be explored with reference to a wide range of religious traditions such as Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alongside atheist and secular perspectives.

Why Study Theology and Religion at Birmingham?

  • Be taught by our internationally renowned academic staff, who conduct research that matters - The Department ranked 1st in the country for Research Impact, on its performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021.
  • Live and learn in a culturally diverse city - All major faiths are well-represented in Birmingham, with more than 650 churches, mosques, synagogues and temples across the city. Outside London, Birmingham has the UK’s largest Muslim, Sikh and Buddhist communities, the second-largest Hindu community and the seventh-largest Jewish community.
  • Join a social and supportive community. Enjoy access to opportunities including free language tuition, bespoke academic writing advice, and a student experience team who co-ordinate trips, talks, quizzes and celebrations. 

My favourite thing about my course is how versatile it is. There is such a great choice of modules that you get to pick and choose so you can really focus the degree on what you’re interested in.

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Esther, BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

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