Post-offer Visit Day

Welcome to the Department of Theology and Religion

Congratulations on receiving your offer to study with us at Durham University. 

The Department of Theology and Religion has flourished at Durham University since its foundation in 1832 and has established an international reputation as one of the leading departments in its field. Teaching and research within the Department is focused on three key areas: Christian theology, the social-scientific study of religion, and Biblical studies.

All staff are involved in research, publication, and supervision, and students are introduced to cutting-edge ideas in their course of study. The department enjoys many cross-departmental and interdisciplinary links around the University, including the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and the Institute for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, as well as a strong, collaborative relationship with the theological institutions based in and around Durham (such as Cranmer Hall).

With its home in Abbey House, right next to Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a beautiful and immensely exciting place to study and research Theology and Religion.

March schedule

Saturday 14th March 2026

10am - 12pm

April schedule

Saturday 25th April 2026

13:30 - 15:30

What you can expect on your visit

To give you an idea of what to look forward to during the day:

•  An introduction to our degree programmes: BA in Theology in Religion, BA in Religion, Society and Culture, and BA in Philosophy and Theology (Joint Honours). You will discover more about the structure of our programmes, the modules you will study and how you will progress through them.
• You will hear from our student ambassadors to get an insight into what life is like for students in this department, and to find out more about the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad during your degree.
• You will have an opportunity to meet some of our staff, who will be your lecturers during your studies, and to get a flavour of the many different ways we approach the subject.

We hope that you will have an enjoyable day and that your visit will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. We hope that you will be able to gather the information you need to make an informed decision about your future university career.

Please note that guests are welcome to attend these sessions.

• Please click here to view the Post-offer Visit Day Guide.
• If you were unable to attend previous recruitment events, you can access our UG Insights Webinar using the link provided.

The sessions will take place in Room CG218, located in the Chemistry Building.

We look forward to welcoming you on the day!