Lucie Acraman

Religion, Culture and Ethics with Performing Arts (Community and Education)

"I came to a Brookes open day and it felt like somewhere I could settle into as my home. Staff at Brookes have a genuine passion for the subjects they're teaching, and genuine care for the students."

"Staff at Brookes have a genuine passion for the subjects they're teaching, and genuine care for the students."

"I think this course is brilliant. It's about religion in an applied context, about how ideas apply to the rest of our lives, and it's very active learning – we're encouraged to shout if we disagree and start a debate."

Philosophy, Religion and Theology

What practical impact can spirituality have on our everyday lives? What can we do to help different faiths understand each other and celebrate their common ground? How can faith be used to help young people who have no faith themselves?

In today's world, understanding religion and theology, the differences between faiths and cultures, what unites us and what divides us, is important as never before. Building religious and cultural tolerance is as critical as medical research and new scientific discoveries, and the need to apply our insights and understandings to a wider society, especially young people, has never been so pressing.

If you are interested in these issues, a degree in religion and theology is a perfect starting point.

Why choose Oxford Brookes?

As a religion and theology student at Brookes, you'll be joining a large and lively academic community. Read more…

You'll also be part of the diverse, multi-faith society that is today's Oxford. We have a strong emphasis on research which drives our teaching, bringing you the latest thinking on everything from religion in conflict situations to youth work in inner cities.

Whether you're a campus-based or a distance learning student you'll be taught by experienced academics who are all active in research: some also act as consultants to television companies and to publishers in their specialist fields.

With staff who are specialists in theology and the media and in new learning technologies, you will have the opportunity to engage with internationally renowned teachers and researchers. Brookes is also home to specialist collections and libraries such as the Methodist Studies Unit, an outstanding academic resource, much of which is available online.

How we teach and how you'll learn

Since we deliver such a wide range of teaching, we use a broad array of methods to communicate with our students. Read more…

Since distance learning is such an important element, we make extensive use of the online Brookes Virtual Learning Environment. Lectures are often available as podcasts too, and you'll benefit from additional online discussions and seminars to enhance your learning, as well as attending research seminars and lectures given by international and visiting scholars.

In your final year, you can choose to write a dissertation and design and undertake your own research for your degree.

Your career prospects

As a theology and religion graduate you'll acquire a wide range of analytical and intellectual skills, so you'll be in demand in many different occupational sectors including teaching, central and local government and charities in the UK and abroad. Read more…

Major businesses are beginning to value religion and theology graduates in a number of roles, especially where they operate in a multi-faith or multi-cultural society.

Some of our graduates enter teaching, public administration and management roles in industry. Others pursue postgraduate study or research at Brookes and elsewhere.

Students who study part-time or by distance learning are often already in employment: they use their qualifications to develop their existing careers, since studying the various disciplines in theology and religion enhances their analytical, critical and empathetic skills.

Which courses can I study to start in 2012?

Learn more about the courses you can study to start in September 2012. Read more…