Theology

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Overview

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Liverpool Hope's full single honours degree in Theology provides the opportunity for the in-depth study of the core sub-disciplines of the subject including Biblical Studies, Church History, Systematics and Philosophical Theology, and in all of these areas you will be taught by highly-qualified (to doctoral level) and published academics. A particular feature of this course is the opportunity to learn biblical Greek from scratch and to undertake study in core skills in biblical Hebrew. At Hope we have a commitment to theology as a core and progressive academic subject in its own right and we have invested very heavily in staff and resources to enable our students to gain a top-quality education in the subject which is research-informed and undertaken within a highly supportive and nuturing environment. We are particularly proud of our graduates, the classification of some of our research as 'world-leading' in the most recent research assessment exercise, and the fact that in a recent National Student Survey we were ranked among the top in the country for student satisfaction.

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Theology

Why choose this subject?

• Students studying Theology at Liverpool Hope rated their satisfaction with their studies as 100 per cent in the 2011 National Student Survey.
• All teaching is undertaken by doctorally-qualified staff who are published and active reseachers.
• The most recent Research Assessment Exercise concluded that research in the area of Theology at Hope including that which is 'world leading'.
• Our library provision in theology and religion includes a collection of over 100,000 volumes.
• We are a growing Department with four new members of staff having recently been appointed.
• In addition to our core teaching staff, we have a number of visiting professors of international renown.
• At Hope, theology is seen as a progressive academic subject in its own right.
• You will have the opportunity to learn biblical Greek and core skills in biblical Hebrew without any prior language study.

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Curriculum

The courses and topics available to study include:

•Foundations of Christian Theology

• Biblical Studies

• The Origins and Development of the Christian Church

• Themes in the Philosophy of Religion

• Theology in the Later Middle Ages and Reformation

• Christianity Since 1900 and World Christianity

• Systematic and Pastoral Theology.

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Biblical Studies

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World Religions

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Entry Requirements

2013-14 Entry Requirements

The standard offer level is a minimum of 300 UCAS points, including a minimum of two A/A2 levels or equivalent. 

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Course Combinations

Theology is a BA Single Honours subject, UCAS code V611

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Employability

The study of theology develops highly-transferable skills of critical thinking, analysis and debate; it also promotes reflective engagement with contemporary ethical, social, political, religious and cultural issues. These subject knowledge and transferable skills will help prepare you for a career in a variety of professions and employers and graduates in Theology often find that the subject provides an excellent foundation for the development of a career in such areas as journalism, law, charity work, healthcare, counselling and psychotherapy. More particularly the BA in Theology may provide you with the comprehensive education required to follow a religious vocation and/or prepare you for postgraduate study in Theology.