Theology and Religion at Durham has established an international reputation as one of the world-leading departments in its field. Our strengths range from Biblical Studies and Christian Theology to Jewish studies and the sociology and anthropology of religion. We enjoy many interdisciplinary links within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and around the University, including strong collaborative relationships with various theological institutions based in Durham and are one of the largest and most influential departments in the UK. We are consistently rated amongst the top three departments in the UK by both the Good University Guide and the Complete University Guide.

Department Receives Top RAE Rankings

The Department is pleased to announce that in the Research Assessment Exercise for 2008, it has been ranked at no. 1 among all departments of theology and religion in the UK in two categories: (a) the highest percentage of publications at 4* (world-leading research) and (b) the highest Grade Point Average for these publications. This is a major achievement, which confirms Durham University's position as a front-rank institution for Theology and Religion and reflects its continuing leadership in the academic discipline. More information