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BA (Hons) Sociology and Theology

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

If you are interested in studying society and theology, then the BA (Hons) Sociology and Theology degree will give you a solid grounding in both disciplines, as well as the opportunity to combine two subjects that complement your interests or career goals. 

The course offers you the opportunity to study a wide range of themes and topics, across a broad sweep of modules, emphasizing the value of empirical and theoretical approaches. This is achieved by studying the development, structure, and functioning of human society, as well as the impact of the main disciplines of Christian theology. 

In the first and second years, you will follow a traditional broad approach to the study of sociology and theology. In years three and four, you will examine, in-depth, particular areas of sociology and theology, allowing you to study specific topics and themes that reflect staff research specialisms. Each year, you will build on your analytical and research abilities.  

The degree also offers the opportunity to study other Humanities subjects such as criminology, history, literature, archaeology, and politics.

General Eligibility

  • 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, or

  • 2 A levels at grade BC or above

  • At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subject

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

  • This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1 - CertHE

You will study the following core modules: 

Sociology 

  • Understanding the social world (S1)

  • Making social lives (S2)

Theology 

  • Introduction to Systematic Theology OR Jesus and the Gospels (S1)

  • The Pentateuch OR Protestant reformation (S2)

You will also choose two option modules from our range of humanities subjects.  

2 Year 2 - DipHE

The core modules are: 

Sociology 

  • Sociological theory (S1)

  • Belief, culture, and communities (S2)

Theology

  • Early church history OR Old Testament prophecy (S1)

  • Person and work of Christ OR Pauline theology (S2)

You will also choose two option modules from our range of humanities subjects.

3 Year 3 - BA

You will study the following core modules: 

  • Advanced social research OR Project (theological studies) (S1)

Sociology 

  • Work and society (S1)

  • Sociology: contemporary Scottish issues OR Frontiers, landscapes and journeys (S2)

Theology

  • Hebrews OR Scottish church history (S1)

  • Wisdom literature OR Doctrine of God (S2)

You will also choose one option module from our range of humanities subjects.

4 Year 4 - BA (Hons)

You will complete a dissertation in sociology or theology. You will also study one option module from your chosen dissertation subject plus three option modules from the other subject. 

Sociology 

  • Network society: mass media and the information age (S1)

  • Insiders and outsiders in society (S2)

  • Our digital future: society (S2)

Theology

Modules may include: 

  • Guided reading (S1 or S2)

  • Luke-Acts (S1)

  • Hermeneutics (S1)

  • The Holy Spirit and the Word (S1)

  • Christian ethics (S2)

  • Medieval church history (S2)

  • Exploring Psalms (S2)

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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