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Durham University

Department of Theology and Religion

Department of Theology and Religion



 
 
Learning and researching in the fields of: Biblical studies, Christian theology and the sociological and the anthropological study of religion, our students at all levels learn to think rigorously and independently both within and beyond their own traditions, and to become researchers in their own right.
Our Department's 30 academic staff, some 150 postgraduates and annual our undergraduate intake of 71 makes us one of the most varied and dynamic departments in the UK. Together, we form a lively and welcoming community to those of all faiths and to those of none.

World Rankings


Durham is one of the world’s leading universities as shown by our world top 100 position in the QS World University Rankings 2021, where we are ranked 86th.

A record 19 Durham subjects are also in the world top 100 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020, including 11 in the world top 50 and three in the world top ten.


 
 

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Durham Residential Research Library

Palace Green Library

Find out more about the Durham Residential Research Library. Aiming to enable and foster research across the three historic collections of Durham – those held by Durham Cathedral, Ushaw College and Durham University, including Palace Green Library and the Oriental Museum.