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Theology and Religion

University of Aberdeen

Venues

Old Aberdeen Campus

Content

First Year: Introduction to Religions of the World 1; Introduction to Religions of the World 2.

Second Year: Sociological and Anthropological Theories of Religion; Psychological Theories of Religion; Islam; Buddhism.

Third Year and Fourth Year: Social Anthropology of Religions; Atheism; Critical Theories of Religion: The Frankfurt School; Quran; The Life of Muhammad; Understanding Confucianism; Reading Confucian and Daoist Sacred Texts; Understanding New Religious Movements.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBB preferably including RMPS plus English at National 5.

Entry to year 2 may be possible with above plus Advanced Higher RMPS at A plus another subject at B.

Widening access entry:
2 Highers at BBC preferably including RMPS plus English at National 5.

1 Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a Higher.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

V601

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

Arts and Social Sciences

Department

Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.abdn.ac.uk