We built our Theology and Philosophy degrees around three ideas:

Study what matters. Focussing on questions of religion, ethics, and philosophy, we explore the challenges that humans are facing right now across the globe.

Make it useful. We know how to connect the classroom to the job market, helping you cultivate the skills, expertise and passion to move on in life.

Support everyone. We know every student, we help you, and we make the best learning experience we can.

Theology and Religious Studies at Birmingham Newman was ranked 1st in the West Midlands and 2nd in the UK in the 2024 NSS

Theology and Religious Studies at Birmingham Newman University is ranked 5th in the UK by The Guardian’s Best UK Universities 2025

Theology and Religious Studies at Birmingham Newman University is ranked 1st the UK for Teaching Quality and Student Experience by Times Higher University Rankings 2025

The Theology subject area is part of the Theology and Religious Studies in Higher Education network. Click here to find out about Theology and Religious Studies in universities and about the wide range of careers you can pursue when you graduate.