Programme overview
This programme gives you a great opportunity to combine the challenge of exploring the culture and thought of the ancient world with the study of Theology. Both these disciplines focus on literary, historical, religious, cultural, philosophical and ethical issues debated in the ancient world - issues which continue to have an impact on the world today.
Your study time will be divided equally between the two subjects, combining core modules drawn from Greek/Roman Philosophy or Greek/Roman religion, biblical studies and the history and doctrine of Christianity. You will also choose optional modules in both disciplines in your second and final years. Topics explored in both subjects include ancient religions, sexuality, politics, literature, art, philosophy and ethics.
Ancient texts are usually taught in translation, so you won't have to study Latin or Greek language modules unless you wish to do so. The same is true of biblical studies, although you can learn New Testament Greek and Biblical Hebrew if you wish and read biblical texts in their original languages.
Study abroad
Students on this programme have the opportunity to study for one semester at a partner institution overseas or follow a four-year "with Study Abroad" programme which allows you to spend your third year abroad. You may apply directly for the four-year programme or transfer once you are at Exeter. Find out more on our study abroad web pages.
Flexible Combined Honours
This subject can also be studied with other disciplines as part of the Flexible Combined Honours scheme. This allows you to combine modules from different fields of study and to reflect this within your degree title.
