Theology and Religion
Why Pembroke?
- Theology and Religion is a truly interdisciplinary degree that incorporates a range of subjects and methods. Studying Theology and Religion allows students to take up elements of Philosophy, Biblical Studies, History, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology and Languages, and plenty of other subjects. In recent years, the Faculty has been running a new curriculum, which gives students a huge choice of subjects and flexibility of study.
- We have a lively community of theologians at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and our own unique postdoctoral research programme in the subject called ‘Religion and the Frontier Challenges’. There are two Theology Fellows and other attached scholars, and so the subject is particularly well-resourced in terms of its teaching community.
- Our two lead Theology tutors are Professor Justin Jones, a specialist in world religions with a particular focus in modern and contemporary Islam, and the Rev. Dr Andrew Teal, our College Chaplain whose, research interests include historical & systematic theology, history of Christianity and the study of religions.
- Pembroke hosts events to bring the large theology community together, including academic seminars, informal social gatherings and subject dinners. Students also benefit from valuable workshops on general study skills, including exam timetabling, revision skills and dissertation subjects.
- The most important characteristics for success are simply enthusiasm and interest. As with many other humanities subjects, strong essay-writing skills, open-mindedness and and an ability to conduct research are necessary qualifications. But you do not need any specific background in the subject to apply, and we welcome applications from those with no direct background in the subject.
Have you seen our related joint honours courses?
Theology can also be taken as a joint honours course in the form of Philosophy and Theology and Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. Find out more about these courses on their respective pages.
Meet Our Academics
Pembroke Theology and Religion students are eligible for £100 of funding in their first year and another £100 in their final year towards the cost of books for their course for personal use. This is claimed from the librarian.
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Undergraduate students reading Theology may apply for the Patrick Higgins Travelling Scholarship for travel overseas intended to further their education.
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The scholarship is worth £300 and one award is typically made annually.
Theology and Religion
Why Pembroke?
- Theology and Religion is a truly interdisciplinary degree that incorporates a range of subjects and methods. Studying Theology and Religion allows students to take up elements of Philosophy, Biblical Studies, History, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology and Languages, and plenty of other subjects. In recent years, the Faculty has been running a new curriculum, which gives students a huge choice of subjects and flexibility of study.
- We have a lively community of theologians at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and our own unique postdoctoral research programme in the subject called ‘Religion and the Frontier Challenges’. There are two Theology Fellows and other attached scholars, and so the subject is particularly well-resourced in terms of its teaching community.
- Our two lead Theology tutors are Professor Justin Jones, a specialist in world religions with a particular focus in modern and contemporary Islam, and the Rev. Dr Andrew Teal, our College Chaplain whose, research interests include historical & systematic theology, history of Christianity and the study of religions.
- Pembroke hosts events to bring the large theology community together, including academic seminars, informal social gatherings and subject dinners. Students also benefit from valuable workshops on general study skills, including exam timetabling, revision skills and dissertation subjects.
- The most important characteristics for success are simply enthusiasm and interest. As with many other humanities subjects, strong essay-writing skills, open-mindedness and and an ability to conduct research are necessary qualifications. But you do not need any specific background in the subject to apply, and we welcome applications from those with no direct background in the subject.
Have you seen our related joint honours courses?
Theology can also be taken as a joint honours course in the form of Philosophy and Theology and Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. Find out more about these courses on their respective pages.
Meet Our Academics
Pembroke Theology and Religion students are eligible for £100 of funding in their first year and another £100 in their final year towards the cost of books for their course for personal use. This is claimed from the librarian.
-
Undergraduate students reading Theology may apply for the Patrick Higgins Travelling Scholarship for travel overseas intended to further their education.
-
The scholarship is worth £300 and one award is typically made annually.