Course summary

Course overview Profound. Inspiring. Divisive. Religion can be all these things. Making sense of religion and its impact is essential to understanding other cultures - and your own. At Nottingham, you'll explore: how religious ideas, practices, and identities develop over time the insights theology and ethics bring to the biggest questions we face today how religious beliefs influence science, philosophy, art, and literature how to interpret religious ideas, texts, art, histories, and lived experiences Acquire critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and communication skills that are highly valued across various industries, preparing you for careers in education, public service, law, and beyond. Comprehensive curriculum Our staff include theologians, philosophers, biblical scholars, historians and sociologists. This diversity broadens your skills and perspectives. For example, you can explore centuries of philosophical arguments about the nature of God, and study the relationship between Christianity and Islam. You can also examine Judaism, Buddhism, and other traditions. We explore how religion intersects with social justice, technology, and the natural world, as well as sociology and history. To enhance learning, we've created a growing library of videos discussing theological ideas. Research-driven learning Engage with contemporary research and teachings from experienced faculty members who are active in their fields, providing insights into current theological and philosophical discussions. Why choose this course?

• Ranked 11th in the UK for theology and religious studies (The Complete University Guide 2025)

• Freedom to explore – following an introductory programme in year one, deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics and explore new ones through a wide range of modules

• Beginners welcome - you do not need any prior experience of theology, religion or philosophy - our year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation

• Engaging course content - 100% of students said their course was intellectually stimulating (National Student Survey)

• Interfaith chaplaincy – explore your and others faith in a supportive setting

• This course is especially useful if you are considering a career in teaching, with clear progression options to our primary and secondary level PGCE

• Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules

• Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities