Focusing on The Bible and its use in various cultural traditions, this course would suit students looking for a wider range of options across Arts subjects and be beneficial where some knowledge of The Bible is vital for interpreting art, literature, history or philosophy.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Four years full time

A part-time online learning programme that connects biblical and theological studies with other disciplines in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Type

Postgraduate

Teaching mode

Online

Duration

Five years distance learning

Students with a knowledge of Biblical languages will increase their linguistic and exegetical skills through sustained close and critical engagement with biblical texts and themes on this course.

Type

Postgraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

One year full time

Provides an opportunity to explore the profound influence that the Christian and Jewish scriptures have had on western civilisation, with a focus on the Old and New Testaments as well as other Jewish and Christian writings.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

V641

Duration

Four years full time

A short postgraduate course intended for those who already have an undergraduate degree and are interested in focusing on theological and biblical studies.It is especially suited for those considering ordination within a Christian denomination.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

V600

Duration

Three years full time

Taken as a joint degree in combination with other subjects. Students will focus on classical or biblical Hebrew, whilst having the opportunity to take advanced modules in post-biblical Hebrew, particularly by studying the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Four years full time

Focuses on New Testament language and literature, with the option to take additional classes in Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and Christian history and theology.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Four years full time

Taken as a joint degree in combination with other subjects, this course is designed for those who want to study a wider range of Arts subjects and wish to understand the function of religion in various Western and non-Western societies.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Four years full time

Students gain a deeper understanding of the theological and artistic foundations of sacred music making, and can develop practical skills for sacred music performance and leadership.

Type

Postgraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

One year full time

This course offers the opportunity to gain comparative and cross-cultural perspectives on these two religious traditions through a joint qualification from the University of St Andrews and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel.

Type

Postgraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

Two years full time

Provides an introduction to the rich theological traditions of Christianity, covering the history, belief, practice and implications of Christian theology from the early church to the present day.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

V601

Duration

Four years full time

Gives students an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of theology and the arts, acting as a stand-alone Masters course or a stepping stone for those considering doctoral research in the field.

Type

Postgraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

Duration

One year full time

In this course, students focus on topics like the history of Israel, the person of Jesus of Nazareth, Paul’s letters, the rapid growth of the early church, and contacts between Christianity and Greek and Roman philosophy.

Type

Undergraduate

Teaching mode

In-person

UCAS code

V618

Duration

Four years full time