Theology and Religious Studies

We are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and in our research. Whether you are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate qualification, you will find the Department to be an energetic, intellectually rigorous and friendly environment in which to learn and grow.

We produce internationally excellent and world-leading research on a diverse range of contemporary issues and historic figures, movements and ideas. We have scholars working across religious studies, historical and systematic theology, biblical studies, and contextual and practical theology and theological ethics. At Chester, we are passionate about sharing our discoveries and about contributing our expertise to public debates. We ensure that the research we do informs the courses we design and deliver so that our students get to benefit from our interests.

We are delighted once again to be ranked in the top 10 Theology and Religious Studies departments in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2022 (now 7th out of 22), and to be first for student satisfaction with feedback!