BA (Hons) Theology, Philosophy & Religion at Canterbury Christ Church University

Explore big ideas and real-world questions with a BA (Hons) Theology, Philosophy and Religion at Canterbury Christ Church University. Examine life’s big questions through the study of theology, philosophy, ethics, and contemporary religious identities, whilst developing practical skills for your future career, life, and community engagement in a diverse society.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Learn how to navigate the contemporary religious landscape and develop applied skills relevant to multicultural Britain. Debate ethical and philosophical questions around diversity, inclusion, justice, and faith. Core modules include Year 1: Religious Experience and the Sacred, Religion in Contemporary Britain, Jesus of Nazareth, Philosophy and Ethics, Success Modules; Year 2: Philosophy of Religion, Jewish and Christian Sacred Texts, Interdisciplinary modules, Employability modules; Year 3: Interfaith Dialogue, The Bible and Christian Theology, Religion, Science, and Environmental Ethics, Major Project: Theology, Philosophy and Religion.

Career pathways

In our course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to be a confident communicator, crucial to all professional settings in multi-cultural world. Students have gone on to work as RE teachers or as ordained ministers; in areas of government, youth work, or the charity sector.

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