BA Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion
About this course
BA (Hons) in Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion, a theology and religion degree focused on the academic study of faith, ethics, and philosophical analysis. Core topics include Research Methods. Students can choose to write a dissertation in the final year. The first year covers foundational subjects through modules such as Philosophy of Religion, Ethics, Studying World Religions, and The Question of God. The second year builds upon this with topics explored in modules like Theology and Literature, Introduction to Islam, Ethics and Faith, and Philosophy of Religion: God, Freedom and the Soul. The third year offers advanced study across diverse areas, featuring modules such as Truth, God and Metaphysics, Theology and Natural Sciences, New Testament Christology, and Disputed Questions from Medieval and Early Modern Theology.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level . We don't ask for any specific subjects to apply to Theology. We recommend these subjects for a strong application: an essay-based subject Religious Studies English (language or literature) History Languages (ancient or modern)
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Welfare Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 55%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- a paper in biblical studies, either David: Israel’s Greatest Hero? or Jesus and the Origins of the Gospel. You can take the other in place of one of the choices below
- one scriptural language studied from the very beginning, Hebrew, New Testament Greek, Qur’anic Arabic or Sanskrit (no prior knowledge is expected)
- Understanding Contemporary Religion, an introduction to the sociological study of religion
- Philosophy of Religion
- Ethics, 2 papers which introduce key questions in philosophy of religion and ethics, ranging from antiquity to contemporary controversies
- Studying World Religions, history, comparison, dialogue
- The Question of God, exploring some of the major themes of Christian theology
- Christianity and the Transformation of Culture, the study of processes of conversion and Christianization in the late Roman world
- Theology and Literature
- Themes in World Christianities
- Introduction to Islam
- Ethics and Faith
- Philosophy of Religion: God, Freedom and the Soul
- Christianity in Late Antiquity
- Life and Thought of Religious Hinduism and of Buddhism
- Israel in Exile: Literature, History and Theology
- The Letters of Paul
- Christianity in Late Antiquity (to c.600)
- Truth, God and Metaphysics
- Theology and Natural Sciences
- World Christianity Decolonising Christendom: The Complex Legacies of Global Christianity
- Self and Salvation in Indian and Western Thought
- New Testament Christology
- Disputed Questions from Medieval and Early Modern Theology
- Charity in Christian Theology
- You can choose to write a dissertation of 10,000 words instead of one paper.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion at University of Cambridge earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £47,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
What do graduates of BA Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion at University of Cambridge do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion at University of Cambridge?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion at University of Cambridge?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 41 points in the IB. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion at University of Cambridge?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.