BA (Hons) Philosophy and Theology at Durham University

Gain an understanding of what it is to be human by exploring the big questions concerning human life, religion and the universe. Studying Philosophy and Theology allows you to confront and study the big questions concerning human life - questions such as ‘What does a flourishing human life look like?’ and ‘What do people believe about the world and their place in it?’ With numerous areas of overlap, these complementary disciplines are particularly suitable to study alongside each other. The Philosophy element of your degree will equip you with the skills needed to think carefully and deeply about topics such as the foundations of morality, the nature of consciousness and the limits of what can be known.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Theology and Religion  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Philosophy is a new subject for many students, so in your first year you will take a range of introductory modules, addressing fundamental philosophical subject areas such as ethics and metaphysics. You will also take a number of comparable introductory modules in theology. Compulsory modules include Introduction to Christian Theology, Introduction to the Bible: Texts, History, Culture, The Philosophical Traditions.

Career pathways

Our graduates proceed to a very wide variety of careers. The skills our students learn - how to understand complex materials from many different angles, to analyse difficult texts, to frame clear and nuanced arguments, to blend rigorous logic with emotional intelligence - are valuable in a great many walks of life.

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