Program Overview
The Theology and Religion at Durham University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Theology and Religion programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Durham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theology and Religion programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Graduate Diploma dissertation
- Landscapes of Worship in Contemporary South Asia
- Literature and Theology of the Old Testament
- New Testament Theology
- Topics in Christian Ethics
- Death, Ritual and Belief
- The Making of Modern Christianity: Medieval and Reformation Europe
- Christian Theology: Essential Questions I
- Christian Theology: Essential Questions II
- God, Freedom and the Soul
- Philosophy and the Christian Tradition
- Aramaic
- Biblical Theology
- Advanced Greek Texts
- Religious Innovations
- New Testament Ethics
- Issues in Old Testament Studies
- The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent
- The First Urban Churches
- Religion and Film
- Religious Violence in the Reformation Era
- Emotion and Identity in Religion
- The Sociology of Conservative Protestantism
- The Postmodern God
- 1 Peter and the Petrine Tradition (English)
- 1 Peter and the Petrine Tradition (with Greek)
- The Theology of Thomas Aquinas
- Marriage and Family in Christian Social Teaching
- War and Peace in the Orthodox Tradition
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- The standard entry requirement is a good upper second class honours degree (60% or a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale), but applicants from non-traditional backgrounds or with other qualifications may be considered subject to interview and a review of written work.
- The Diploma is an ideal programme to take if you are wanting to transition from another discipline to Theology and Religion, which you might wish to pursue at MA level. It is also ideal if you have already studied theology and religion to first degree level in another country, and wish to become familiar with the critical approach to these subjects that is typical in British public universities.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Durham University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Durham University
Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
Durham University is a prestigious public research university in Durham, England, UK, founded in 1832, making it the third oldest university in England after Oxford and Cambridge. It enrolls...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-02
- Language English
- Duration 9 months