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Introduction
Our Bible and Theology degree explores the spiritual and written traditions of Judaism and Christianity. It offers students the chance to learn about the histories of the Christian and Jewish faiths and to explore their inner logics by studying sacred texts.
Modules within the programme examine different ways of imagining the world within Judeo Christian traditions, and focus on the teachings and practices of different denominations. In doing so, the programme looks to situate Judaism and Christian traditions within contemporary social, political and spiritual debates.
Studying the programme will provide you with a range of methodological and analytical frameworks for the study of the Bible and theology. It will enable you to engage critically and analytically with a range of biblical texts. You will become familiar with academic discussion and debate on the study of key themes arising from contemporary theology.
Research interests of staff will be used to inform and enhance your learning experience. Students on this course are encouraged to become independent-minded, self-reflective and creative individuals.
PATHWAY OPTIONS
BA Bible and Theology
UCAS code: BTH1
BA Bible and Theology with Foundation Year
UCAS code: BTH8
GradDip Bible and Theology
Why choose this course?
1. Distance-learning offers a flexible approach to studying.
2. This programme is taught to you via our unique distance-learning platform, so you can carry on working and keep up with your family commitments while you study for your BA degree.
3. The opportunity for online seminars.
4. Support from a personal tutor.
5. Modules based on lecturers' distinctive research expertise.
Overview
UWTSD has a long and distinguished history of teaching and research in the area of Biblical Studies and Christian Theology, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The BA Bible and Theology programme is fully distance-learning and is available both full-time and part-time.
Modules
Year One – Level 4 (CertHE, DipHE & BA)
• Academic Skills (20 credits; compulsory)
• Introduction to Christian Ethics (20 credits; compulsory)
• Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (20 credits; compulsory)
• Introduction to the New Testament (20 credits; compulsory)
• Introduction to the Study of Religion (20 credits; compulsory)
• Introduction to Theology (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Two – Level 5 (DipHE & BA)
Year A Entry
• Confessing with Saint Augustine: God and Religion in the Twilight of the Roman Empire (20 credits; compulsory)
• God and the World: The Cosmos in Religious & Ethical Perspective (20 credits; compulsory)
• Interpreting the Hebrew Bible from Contemporary Perspectives (20 credits; compulsory)
• The Ethics of Violence (20 credits; compulsory)
• The Letters of Paul (20 credits; compulsory)
• Theology and Inter-Religious Encounter (20 credits; compulsory).
Year B Entry
• Jesus through Faith and Culture (20 credits; compulsory)
• Jews, Christians and Romans: From Maccabees to Masada (20 credits; compulsory)
• Modern Christian Theology (20 credits; compulsory)
• Sex, Sexuality, and Gender (20 credits; compulsory)
• The Meaning of Life (20 credits; compulsory)
• Travelling with Luke: A Journey through Luke-Acts (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Three – Level 6 (BA)
Year A Entry
• Confessing with Saint Augustine: God and Religion in the Twilight of the Roman Empire (20 credits; optional)
• Dissertation (40 credits; compulsory)
• God and the World: The Cosmos in Religious & Ethical Perspective (20 credits; optional)
• Interpreting the Hebrew Bible from Contemporary Perspectives (20 credits; optional)
• The Ethics of Violence (20 credits; optional)
• The Letters of Paul (20 credits; optional)
• Theology and Inter-Religious Encounter (20 credits; optional).
Year B Entry
• Dissertation (40 credits; compulsory)
• Jesus through Faith and Culture (20 credits; optional)
• Jews, Christians and Romans: From Maccabees to Masada (20 credits; optional)
• Modern Christian Theology (20 credits; optional)
• Sex, Sexuality, and Gender (20 credits; optional)
• The Meaning of Life (20 credits; optional)
• Travelling with Luke: A Journey through Luke-Acts (20 credits; optional).
Graduate Diploma - Level 6
• Confessing with Saint Augustine: God and Religion in the Twilight of the Roman Empire (20 credits; compulsory)
• Independent Project (20 credits; compulsory).
• Study Skills and Research Methods in Bible and Theology (20 credits; compulsory)
• The Ethics of Violence (20 credits; compulsory)
• The Letters of Paul (20 credits; compulsory)
• Theology and Inter-Religious Encounter (20 credits; compulsory).
Level 3 (Foundation Year)
• Academic Skills (20 credits; compulsory)
• The Humanities (20 credits; compulsory)
• Writing for University (20 credits; compulsory)
• Knowledge and Belief (20 credits; compulsory)
• People across time (20 credits; compulsory)
• Language and Culture (20 credits; compulsory)
Prospective students should be aware of the following:
• Not all optional modules are offered every year
• Optional modules are delivered subject to sufficient student numbers
• Language modules are optional/compulsory/core according to linguistic ability
• There are many Level 5 and Level 6 versions of the same module. Students can only take this module once; this depends on which year the modules are offered in.
Entry Criteria
Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Assessment
Assessment will primarily be via coursework assignments.
Career Opportunities
You will develop powers of analysis, logical thought and argument within a supportive and encouraging environment. It will be these skills of communication, understanding, analysis and self-management that provide you with a passport into employment. Types of employment could include museum and archive work, journalism, law, banking, local politics, all types of administrative work, marketing and advertising, and teaching.
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