{"id":353,"date":"2025-09-14T21:44:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T20:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/?page_id=353"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:27:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:27:14","slug":"theology-philosophy-ba-hons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/home\/theology-philosophy-ba-hons\/","title":{"rendered":"Theology &amp; Philosophy BA (Hons)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"has-link-color alignwide wp-elements-60357b299c3efa9442271c6e358149d3 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-focus-color\">Theology &amp; Philosophy BA (Hons)<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-4-font-size\">Welcome to Theology &amp; Philosophy at Birmingham Newman University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The teaching team and I are looking forward to working with you. Over the next few weeks we\u2019ll all get introduced to each other and begin our journey through Theology and Philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, take a look through the information on this page. If you have any questions, please do get in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Hunt, Programme Lead for Theology and Philosophy,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:t.hunt@staff.newman.ac.uk\">t.hunt@staff.newman.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTimetable\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Semester 1<\/p>\n\n<p>Week beginning 22 September 2025<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday: 9am to 12pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday: 10am to 12pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday: 10am to 12pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday: 12pm to 2pm and 2pm to 3pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed online enrolment and set up your student login.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPre-induction activities\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Sometimes people like to do some reading and thinking before they join the course. If you\u2019d like to do this, here are some reading suggestions.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reading suggestions<\/h4>\n\n<p>These are some fictional books that introduce and reflect on key theological and philosophical ideas. Any of these books would be great to read before you start your studies:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Home Fire<\/em>\u00a0by Kamila Shamsie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Holy Cow<\/em>\u00a0by David Duchovny<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mary Shelley,\u00a0<em>Frankenstein<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pat Barker,\u00a0<em>The Silence of the Girls<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natalie Haynes,\u00a0<em>A Thousand Ships<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tom McCarthy,\u00a0<em>Remainder<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alice Walker,\u00a0<em>The Colour Purple<\/em>\u00a0(also a film).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>My Heart Hemmed<\/em>\u00a0in by Marie NDiaye, translated by Jordan Stump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Factory<\/em>, Hiroko Oyamada, Translated by David Boyd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ursula K. Le Guin,\u00a0<em>The Dispossessed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Here are some non-fiction books you can look at:\u200e<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General reading to prepare you for a Theology degree<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Astley, J, Brown D. and Loades A. (eds.),\u00a0<em>God in Action: Problems in Theology<\/em>\u00a0(T&amp;T Clark 2004)\u200e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrywright, D. and Morgan, P.\u00a0<em>Get Set For Religious Studies<\/em>\u00a0(Edinburgh University Press 2006)\u200e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morreall, J. and Sonn, T.,\u00a0<em>The Religion Toolkit: A Complete Guide to Religious Studies<\/em>\u00a0(Wiley-\u200eBlackwell 2011)\u200e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christian Theology<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plantinga, R. Thompson, T. and Lundberg, M.,\u00a0<em>An Introduction to Christian Theology<\/em>. (Oxford 2010)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meister, C. and Stump, J.B.,\u00a0<em>Christian Thought: A Historical Introduction<\/em>\u00a0(Routledge 2010)\u200e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biblical Studies<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moyise, S.,\u00a0<em>Introduction to Biblical Studies<\/em>\u00a0(T&amp;T Clark 2004)\u200e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shillington, V.G.,\u00a0<em>Reading the Sacred Text: An Introduction to Biblical Studies<\/em>\u00a0(T&amp;T Clark\/Continuum \u200e\u200e2002)\u200e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Philosophy of Religion<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Davies, B.,\u00a0<em>Philosophy of Religion: A Guide and Anthology<\/em>\u00a0(Oxford University Press 2000)\u200e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rea, M.C. and Murray, M.J.,\u00a0<em>An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion<\/em>\u00a0(Cambridge University Press \u200e\u200e2008)\u200e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warburton, N.,\u00a0<em>Philosophy: The Classics<\/em>\u00a0(Routledge 2000)\u200e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study of World Religions<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chryssides G.D. and Greaves, R.,\u00a0<em>The Study of Religion: An Introduction to Key Ideas and Methods<\/em>\u00a0\u200e\u200e(T&amp;T Clark Continuum 2007)\u200e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Woodhead, L. and Catto, R.,\u00a0<em>Religion and Change in Modern Britain<\/em>\u00a0(Routledge 2012)\u200e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introductory Online Resources for Philosophy of Religion<\/h3>\n\n<p>Here are some links to videos and podcasts to get you thinking about philosophical ideas: \u200e<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/radionational\/programs\/philosopherszone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Philosopher\u2019s Zone<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/topics\/philosophy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TED talks on philosophy<\/a>\u00a0\u200e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.ox.ac.uk\/series\/philosophy-beginners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Introduction to philosophy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/philosophybites.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Philosophy Bites<\/a>\u00a0\u200e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200e\u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.ox.ac.uk\/romp-through-history-philosophy-pre-socratics-present-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A romp through the history of philosophy from the Pre-Socratics to the present day<\/a>\u2019 (Podcast \u2013 1.5 hours)\u200e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/justiceharvard.org\/justicecourse\/%20%E2%80%8E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Justice?<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 series of recorded lectures by the famous philosopher Michael Sandel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introductory Online Resources for Biblical Studies<\/h3>\n\n<p>Here are some links to online resources introducing aspects of biblical studies:\u200e<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/podacre.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podacre<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a series of podcasts by the contemporary biblical scholar Mark \u200eGoodacre; especially useful are the ones on the historical Jesus; the synoptic gospels; the synoptic \u200eproblem; and Paul<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCf6tMd_iJlCfV0kra1yhURQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Timeline Theology Videos<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a series of short introductory \u200evideos on different books of the bible recorded as part of the St John\u2019s Timeline Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other articles and videos can be found on the following two sites:\u200e\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleodyssey.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bible Odyssey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/biblicalstudiesonline.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biblical Studies Online<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tInduction day\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Monday 15 September<\/p>\n\n<p>9:30am to 12pm<\/p>\n\n<p>Room HI101<\/p>\n\n<p>What we\u2019ll cover:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meeting the teaching team and the other people on your course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting your university ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dates in the diary for the next 12 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting your personal tutors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work set for class on 22 September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please bring something to take notes with<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>&nbsp;Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday 17 September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10am to 12pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Room DA103<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>What we\u2019ll cover:<\/p>\n\n<p>Please bring something to take notes with<\/p>\n\n<p>An ethical dilemma to talk through together<\/p>\n\n<p>Specific details about where and how to find classrooms.<\/p>\n\n<p>How to manage university systems (IT, communications, attendance registering)<\/p>\n\n<p>Practicing finding rooms<\/p>\n\n<p>Meeting library and chaplaincy teams.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>&nbsp;Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tYour teaching team\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Teaching on the Theology and Philosophy degree is covered by four members of staff.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tom Hunt is Programme Lead and teaches modules on contemporary religion and politics and on Christian Theology. Speak to Tom if you have any issues around your timetable, accessing IT, or general questions about enrolment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Louise Hickman specialises in Philosophy of Religion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Richard Goode works on the Bible and the ways that it is read in contemporary society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eamonn Elliott is an expert in religious education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tModule delivery\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>In this degree, teaching and learning is built around group discussion. You\u2019ll be asked to look through some material before each class, make some notes and have a think.<\/p>\n\n<p>Each class will focus on this material, with discussion and debate to help us understand more.<\/p>\n\n<p>The first semester runs up to mid-December. During this time, we\u2019ll cover the following modules:<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Module: Methods in Theological and Philosophical Study<\/h4>\n\n<p>This module takes you through some key ideas and assumptions in the study of Theology and Philosophy.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Module: Religion and Politics in Britain<\/h4>\n\n<p>This module explores key questions in how we live together, including case studies focussing on religion in contemporary Britain.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Module: Reading Sacred Texts: The Jewish and Christian Bible<\/h4>\n\n<p>This module introduces the approaches used for the study of the Tanakh\/Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and New Testament; its creation, content, interpretation(s) and use.<\/p>\n\n<p>You can find a longer summary of these modules, and all the others which will be available to you \u200ethroughout your degree course, on our\u00a0Theology and Philosophy course page.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/paying-your-student-fees-2\/\"><span>Paying your student fees<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/your-online-enrolment\/\"><span>Online enrolment<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome Week Services Fair \u2013 Your Chance to Meet the Teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of your induction to Birmingham Newman University, our Services Fair is your opportunity to meet the teams who will support you throughout your studies and explore the services available to help you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates &amp; Times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 September \u2013 11am \u2013 2pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 &amp; 5 September \u2013 11:30am to 1pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15, 17, 18 &amp; 19 September \u2013 11am to 2pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Students\u2019 Union Welcome Fair<\/a>&nbsp;will take place on 16 September \u2013 see their website for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re welcome to drop in and take part on any of the fair dates \u2014 it doesn\u2019t have to be the day of your induction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chat with Careers about your future plans, grab some sweets and an employability bag, and register on My Career for a chance to win a \u00a325 Amazon voucher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a badge with our Environmental Officer, download the OurNewman app to spin the wheel and win a prize, and join the Library for Q&amp;A activities and their Prize Every Time Lucky Dip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advice &amp; Wellbeing will be offering stress tests, sound therapy, and an Affirmation Station, while E-Learning invites you to take their \u201cWho You Gonna Call?\u201d quiz for a prize draw entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try the Sport team\u2019s exercise bike challenge and visit the Chaplaincy to choose the \u201cword of the day\u201d and share some positivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s just the start \u2014 there\u2019ll be many more services, activities, and opportunities to explore each day of the fair. Come along, get involved, and make the most of what\u2019s on offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Disability &amp; Inclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;team and the&nbsp;<strong>Advice &amp; Wellbeing<\/strong>&nbsp;team will be holding drop-in sessions on campus from 15\u201319 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drop-in sessions:\u00a0Dates &amp; Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15 September\u00a0\u2013 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Dimple \u2013 Disability &amp; Inclusion)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: DW101 (Jas \u2013 Advice &amp; Wellbeing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Jas \u2013 Advice &amp; Wellbeing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: CH116 (Jas \u2013 Advice &amp; Wellbeing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: CH004 (Dimple \u2013 Disability &amp; Inclusion)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No appointment needed \u2013 just drop in for advice, support, and guidance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Access services and support throughout your degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Birmingham Newman, you\u2019re never alone. We\u2019re here to support you at every stage, whether it\u2019s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the ways we can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Academic support<\/a> &#8211; Help with assignments and study skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Wellbeing services<\/a> &#8211; Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/careers-and-employability-service\/\">Career services<\/a> &#8211; CV advice, placements, and future career planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\">Student finance advice<\/a> &#8211; Guidance on tuition fees, funding, and budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Disability support<\/a> &#8211; Tailored support and adjustments for your needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\">International support<\/a> &#8211; Help with visas and cultural adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\"><span>Student Success<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure where to start or what support you need, just ask \u2013 we\u2019re happy to help<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-focus-color has-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4ef5069ba6f998073530c72f78d5802a\">Key information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Induction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday 15 September 2025 (9:30am to 12pm), and;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday 17 September 2025 (10am to 12pm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teaching starts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Week beginning: 22 September 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subject Lead<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Tom Hunt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay connected with OurNewman app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OurNewman is your go-to place for everything you need as a Birmingham Newman student. With the app, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receive personalised notifications about your course, timetable, and deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to your files, emails, and course resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find support services and keep up to date with campus events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/our-newman\/\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Handbook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newmanacuk.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ExternalWebsiteDocuments\/ERrmffUdeahIrKOaAMuH0MQBSSCBUgPtvwNXEzyo7wbqYg?e=rkxGMi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Student-Handbook.webp\" alt=\"Student Handbook\" class=\"wp-image-360\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newmanacuk.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ExternalWebsiteDocuments\/ERrmffUdeahIrKOaAMuH0MQBSSCBUgPtvwNXEzyo7wbqYg?e=rkxGMi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download (PDF &#8211; 3.68MB)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Theology &amp; Philosophy at Birmingham Newman University. 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