The study of Philosophy develops analytical rigour and the ability to criticise and reason logically. It allows you to apply these skills to many contemporary and historical schools of thought and individual thinkers, and to questions ranging from how we acquire knowledge and form moral judgements to central questions in the philosophy of religion, including the existence and nature of God and the relevance of religion to human life.
The study of Theology provides an understanding of the intellectual underpinning of religious traditions, and of the social and cultural contexts for religious belief and practice. It brings together a wide range of skills and disciplines, historical, textual, linguistic, sociological, literary-critical and philosophical.
The degree is constructed in the belief that the parallel study of these related disciplines leads to a deeper understanding of each.
The Philosophy Faculty is the largest in the UK, and one of the largest in the world. Many faculty members have a worldwide reputation, and library and other facilities are acknowledged as among the best in the country.
The Faculty of Theology and Religion has more than 100 members ranging from experts in the ancient languages and literature of the worldÕs religions to church historians and systematic theologians. Its reputation and excellent library facilities attract scholars from all over the world.