Religion and Theology Cardiff University

Overview

The modules will open up these contemporary themes and allow you to analyse religious identity in modern societies, the role of theological thinking, and the ethics that influence views on hot topics from the environment to sexuality and reproductive rights. Throughout the Religion and Theology degree offered at Cardiff University , you'll be taught by leading researchers on modules that reflect the cutting edge of the discipline. What does this mean for you? You’ll benefit from the very latest thinking and knowledge, and be attuned to the current debates and discoveries in the fields of religion and theology.

Key facts

During your studies, you'll refine your skills in research and communication. You'll encounter the subject of religion through a variety of disciplines, giving you a rounded approach to scholarship as well as a foundation from which to specialise according to your interests. 

You'll also develop foundational skills, including writing clearly and knowledgeably, identifying arguments, presenting information visually and orally, and critiquing ideas, which are valuable for pursuing a range of careers. Whether that's teaching, policy and government, civil society leadership, journalism and communication, or religious leadership. You’ll find our graduates working in these areas and more, applying the practical, analytical and professional skills they gained through their studies.

Career prospects

Cardiff university encourages the students to think about life beyond university from day one, offering modules and support to give you a competitive advantage on graduating no matter what path you follow.

The degree equips you with important skills which employers value, from collaborative working and communicating with a wide range of audiences to critical thinking and finding new ways to address problems. 

Training and careers events are delivered in and out of the curriculum with a focus on developing skills while in university and articulating those skills successfully in future applications. We work closely with Student Futures who not only deliver training and workshops on our core modules, but also offer a wealth of opportunities. Beyond your formal studies we run programmes that provide you with opportunities to engage with local schools and communities or work with local heritage organisations to develop your own skills and profile whilst allowing you to make a difference.

The Cardiff Award provides you with a framework through which to develop your employability, while you can take advantage of a wide range of university programmes from Languages for All to try out or improve your language skills to support from the Enterprise and Start Up team to bring your ideas to life.

With consistently high employability rates, you'll find our graduates working in a range of different roles and organisations across the public, private and third sectors. This has included Welsh Government, global charities, independent filmmakers, religious professionals, schoolteachers and academics.