About Religious Studies & Theology
This Department is one of the most distinguished and respected centres for the study of religion and theology in the UK. It is also being regarded as exceptionally friendly and welcoming by its 200 students.
Detail of a pillar in a Jain temple, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in more than seven different religious traditions, from Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism to Islam and Christianity.
The Department is located in the modern Humanities Building with the Arts and Social Studies Resource Centre nearby and the Student Union and the city centre only a short walk away.
The News and Events webpages give details of open days, open lectures, research seminars, and key deadlines. The webpages for Current Students includes the Student Handbook which gives details of all current modules and a wealth of information of interest to current and prospective students. If you are visiting us, please refer to our location information, and please feel free to contact us.
The Department shares in a partnership agreement between Cardiff University, St. Michael's College and the South Wales Baptist College. Further information regarding the history of the department is available.
Undergraduate
We offer the following undergraduate degree programmes:
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Postgraduate
Postgraduates can specialise in religion in the contemporary world, early Christianity, Islam, ethics, practical theology, Indian religions, and more.
Research
The Department is noted for its research. It is home to three unique research centres. Research informs all our teaching, so students acquire knowledge and skills developed at the cutting edge of the subject. We have a strong and active research degree programme, with a large body of students carrying out research for MPhil and PhD degrees.
- Research in the Department
- Staff and their Research Interests
- Research Projects
- University Graduate College (UGC)
Research Centres
- Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK (Islam-UK)
- Centre for Late Antique Religion & Culture (CLARC)
- Centre for the History of Religion in Asia (CHRA)