Theological studies BA (Hons)
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Year 1 - CertHE
- The Pentateuch
- Former Prophets
- New Testament Introduction
- Jesus and the Gospels
- Greek grammar 1
- Early church history
- Introduction to systematic theology
- Introduction to practical and pastoral theology
- Worship
Year 2 - DipHE
- Old Testament Prophecy
- Exploring the psalms
- Hebrew grammar 1 and 2
- Pauline theology
- Greek grammar 2
- Greek texts 1
- Doctrine of scripture
- Person and work of Christ
- Protestant reformation
- Medieval church history
- Exploring other faiths
- Biblical theology of mission
- Placement
- Introduction to counselling theories
- An integrative approach to counselling in the pastoral setting
Year 3 - BA
- Old Testament themes
- Wisdom literature
- Hebrew texts
- Amos (Hebrew)
- Romans
- Hebrews
- Luke-Acts
- New Testament theology
- Greek texts 2
- Greek texts 3
- Doctrine of God
- Reformed Apologetics
- Scottish church history
- Preaching
- Contextual/Liberation theology
- Placement
- Theological studies project
Year 4 - BA (Hons)
- Genesis
- Psalms (Hebrew)
- 1 Corinthians
- Quest for the historical Jesus
- Hermeneutics
- Biblical theology 1 and 2
- Reformed Theology
- Person and work of the Holy Spirit
- Christian ethics
- Exploring Christian spirituality
- Christian communication in a postmodern world
- Guided reading
- Dissertation
Study options
- You will study this course through a combination of face-to-face and video conference tutorials and lectures, with materials also available online through the UHI virtual learning environment (VLE)
- This individual study is supported by your tutors and student adviser
Where will I study my course?
How long will my course last?
- Full time: 4 to 6 years @ 10 hours per week
- Part time (structured): 10 years @ 10 hours per week
- Part time (unstructured): 10 years @ 10 hours per week
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
Start date
- September
- February
How much will my course cost?
For students living in Scotland or the European Union, studying an undergraduate course (degree, HNC, HND) the following fees apply for the academic year 2012-13:
Degrees Cost Full-time (8 x 15 credit modules) per year £1,820 Part-time (structured) ? (4 x 15 credit modules) per year £644 Part-time (unstructured per module) ? (per 15 credit module) £161 Part-time (unstructured per module) ? (per 20 credit module) £215
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying.
Rest of UK students
For students living in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) studying this course full time, fees for academic year 2012-13:
Year Level Cost Year 1 CertHE £7,500 p.a. Year 2 DipHE £7,500 p.a. Year 3 Degree £7,500 p.a. Year 4 Honours free* *4th year free only for students who have paid for previous 3 years at the University of the Highlands and Islands
International students
(students not living in the UK or European Union)
What funding can I apply for?
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact Highland Theological College UHI for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed your BA (Hons) Theological Studies course, you might like to consider careers in:
- Churches, missionary societies and agencies
- Teaching institutions
- Business, librarianship and the civil service
Important note: course content is indicative only and does not represent a definitive list, in name or in nature, of modules that will be studied in this course, and may vary depending on location of study. Course content is subject to change at any time, without prior notice.
