Modules in Religion, Theology and The Bible
A Guide for Prospective Students
If you are interested in studying our BA in Religion, Theology and The Bible at The University of Sheffield and you want to get a clearer idea of the kind of classes or ‘modules’ you’ll be taking, then this is the page for you.
Follow the links below to view a list of all of our modules. Alternatively, follow the link on the right-hand side of this page for a downloadable PDF guide.
What do I need to bear in mind when reading these listings?
Modules are listed by semester and by year and we’ve shown you which modules are compulsory or ‘core’ (the rest are optional). We’ve also indicated the form assessment usually takes.
Please note: we cannot guarantee that all of these modules will be available each year. This listing is subject to change and is designed to give you an idea of the range of modules we offer.
We have two semesters each year. The first is from September to January – this is the Autumn semester. The second is from February to June - this is the Spring semester. You will have to take 120 credits worth of modules each year. This usually works out at around three (sometimes 4) modules each semester.
Who will be teaching me?
All of our academic staff teach on the Religion, Theology and The Bible degree course.
Professor David Chalcraft is the Head of The Department of Biblical Studies. He is a graduate of this department and went onto study sociology at Oxford University. David’s research interests lie at the intersection between sociology and biblical studies. His teaching commitments include the ‘Sociology and Anthropology of Religion’ module.
Professor James Crossley is particularly interested in the social, economic and ideological role of religion and how this relates to the use, study of and origins of New Testament texts. Among other modules, James teaches ‘Understanding Religion’, ‘The Bible and The Historical Imagination’ and ‘Religion in an Age of Terror’.
Dr. Mark Finney’s research interests include the relationship between religion and violence, particularly in relation to the conflict in the contemporary Middle East and Early Christian Identity. He is also interested in Paul, representations of Christ in art and the Greco-Roman context of the New Testament. Mark’s teaching includes New Testament Greek and introduction to Islam. Mark’s also runs a trip for his students to Italy every two years.
Professor Hugh Pyper has a particular interest in postmodern and postcolonial interpretations of the Bible and has published on everything from The Bible and professional wrestling to Kierkegaard. Among Hugh’s teaching commitments are Old Testament Hebrew and Postcolonialism and the Bible.
Dr. Katie Edwards specialises in the Bible in contemporary and popular culture, including representations of religion in the media and advertising. As well as teaching on modules including Religion in Britain Today, Katie has been heavily involved in the work the Department does with the general public, schools, colleges and community groups.
We also have a range of seminar tutors and temporary lecturers who will have input into your teaching along the way.