Chester is an exciting place to study Theology, Religious Studies and Philosophy, Ethics and Religion. As a large TRS department, we are able to offer an excellent range of courses which draw on a wide range of expertise. 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, contextual and practical theology, theological ethics and philosophy. 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.
As a Department, we are dedicated to excellence in our teaching and in the academic support we provide for our students. If you study with us, you can expect to be part of a thriving and vibrant learning community in which staff and students both participate, and in which you will be encouraged to succeed.