The University of Sheffield
Department of Biblical Studies

Teaching and Support

Listen to Dr. Katie Edwards (Admissions Tutor and Lecturer in The Bible in Contemporary Culture and Society) discuss the Religion, Theology and the Bible degree at the University of Sheffield by playing the video above.

Dr. Katie Edwards' Staff Profile

Our undergraduate courses

Your Learning

Your learning and development of research skills will be supported through clearly defined stages of progression over the three years.

  • In your first year, you will gain a general understanding of religion as an area of human experience and an overview of the Old and New Testaments.
  • In your second year, you will gain the critical procedures necessary to understand religion and the reading of the Bible in theology, history, literature and sociology.
  • In your third year you will master the critical analysis of the Bible and religion as they relate to major ancient and contemporary issues and undertake individual research.

We use a variety of different teaching methods including:

  • interactive lectures
  • seminars
  • tutorials
  • individual study
  • group projects
  • computer-aided learning.

Each module at Level One involves about 20-30 contact hours and about 170-180 hours of personal study. At Levels Two and Three each module involves at least 20 contact hours and at least 180 hours of personal study.

Your coursework is assessed through a mixture of written assignments, examinations and oral presentations. You'll also complete a self-assessment at the end of each year reflecting on your learning and experiences throughout the year.

Our Modules

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Support

You'll be supported throughout your course by a personal tutor and receive timely feedback on all your work to help you improve and develop. We have a strong personal tutorial system and pride ourselves on an open and positive relationship with all our students.

You'll also have access to a range of University support services and can join Sheffield Mentoring which provides you with a mentor who is a fellow student.