Religion, Theology and Ethics University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
BA	On-Campus	Full-time	3 years	find out	find out	find out

Course overview

Course Overview

The course combines the cognate disciplines of Religious Studies, Theology and Ethics to explore some of the central questions and challenges facing contemporary society.

The course is ideal for students who ask the big questions about the nature of religion and the role of faith in our lives. Also, through examining the ethical questions that modern life poses, the course explores how we live our lives and what gives meaning to our lives and actions.

Key Features

Small class sizes
A supportive and friendly environment
Regular tutorials
A multidisciplinary course

Modules

Introduction to Christian Theology
Perspectives on Living Religions
Freedom, Equality and Justice
Religion, Culture and Society
Introduction to Biblical Studies
Ethics
Hebrew Bible
Sects, Self and Society: Alternative Spiritualities in the West
Environmental Philosophy
Christian Doctrine
Philosophy of Religion
Islam in the West
Imagining the Other: Theories of Religion
Word, Cross and Liberation: Aspects of Twentieth Century Theology
Sex and Violence: Religion in the Modern World
Media, Religion and Society
Ethics and Global Justice
Story and History: The Narrative of Luke-Acts
Satan and his World of Darkness
Buddhist Philosophy
Philosophy of Action

Course Tutor(s)

Dr Gary Bunt
Dr Kathy Ehrensperger
Dr Rebekah Humphries
Dr Sarah Lewis
Dr David Morgans
Dr Tristan Nash
Dr Robert Pope
Professor Bettina Schmidt
Dr Catrin Williams

Assessment

The programme is assessed through a variety of methods, including essays, reviews, exams, presentations, group work, website analysis.

Career Opportunities

Teaching
Social work, caring professions
Journalism
Law and advocacy
Administrative and management posts

Further Information

Visiting the University

For any students considering studying BA Religion, Theology and Ethics at UWTSD it is worthwhile attending a Visit Day or Open Day. You can take a tour of the Lampeter campus, meet some students, and question the lecturers to get a comprehensive understanding of the university and its teaching. To find out more about forthcoming dates visit the Open Day and Visit Day pages.

Related Courses

BA Religious Studies
BA Religious Studies and Theology
BA Ethical and Political Studies
BA Religious Studies and Philosophy
BA Religious Studies with Education Studies

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:

UK/EU: £9,000

International: £14,900

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.

You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page

Additional Costs

There is an optional field trip connected to a module for second and third year students to visit religious sites first hand. The Faculty subsidises this trip but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. The Faculty aims to keep the cost in the range £400-£700.