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BA (Hons) Theological Studies

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Theological Studies* gives you a broad knowledge and understanding of the main disciplines of Christian theology and the personal and professional capabilities required for a variety of ministries or general employment.

The degree is led by HTC, a non-denominational college recognized by the Church of Scotland, the Associated Presbyterian Churches, the United Free Church of Scotland, and other denominations as a training provider.

You will read a wide range of theology across all main traditions and have access to special collections in HTC's impressive library.

A work placement will enable you to relate your acquired theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. Visiting speakers will give you a flavor of the different areas of service that may be of interest for future employment or volunteering, for example, churches, youth work, hospital chaplaincy, army chaplaincy, seminaries, and mission agencies in the UK and abroad.

General Eligibility

  • 3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR 

  • 2 A levels at grade C or above

  • Applicants with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1 - CertHE

Subjects may include:

  • Jesus and the gospels

  • Introduction to Systematic Theology

  • Introduction to practical and pastoral theology

  • The Pentateuch

  • Greek grammar 1

  • Protestant Reformation

  • Worship *

  • Evangelism *

*These modules run on alternate years

2 Year 2 - DipHE

Subjects may include:

  • Old Testament prophets

  • Greek grammar 2

  • Hebrew grammar

  • Early church history

  • Biblical theology of mission*

  • Mission in the contemporary context*

  • Introduction to Youth Ministry*

  • Pauline theology

  • Person and work of Christ

  • Exploring other faiths*

  • Introduction to Counselling Theory

  • Introduction to chaplaincy

  • Sacramental theology*

*These modules run on alternate years.

3 Year 3 - BA

Subjects may include:

  • Hebrew texts

  • Hebrews

  • Scottish church history

  • Homiletics

  • Christian spirituality

  • Wisdom literature

  • Greek texts

  • Doctrine of God

  • Counselling in a pastoral setting

  • Project (arranged by student)

  • Work placement

4 Year 4 - BA (Hons)

Subjects may include:

  • Christian ethics

  • Luke/Acts

  • Holy Spirit and the word

  • Hermeneutics

  • Exploring psalms

  • Medieval church history

  • Guided reading (on a topic agreed with your supervisor)

You must also complete a dissertation.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL80
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo00

Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section

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