Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BD (Hons) Bachelor of Divinity in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,800
(c. USD27,753.44)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Divinity program at Aberdeen delves into Christian faith and tradition, examining its historical roots, institutional frameworks, and modern-day significance. Whether you're driven by personal faith, vocational calling, or academic curiosity—or wish to study global religions—Aberdeen offers an ideal environment. The program provides Church of Scotland accreditation and equips you with versatile skills for diverse career paths, including ministry. Both Divinity and Theology degrees at Aberdeen center on Christian belief, practice, and teachings across historical and contemporary settings, with both the Bachelor of Divinity and Bachelor of Theology recognized by the Church of Scotland.
Aberdeen has been a center for Divinity studies since its founding in 1495. As a student, you'll join a global network of scholars and peers, continuing this five-century legacy through cutting-edge teaching and research across theology and ministry, with connections to specialists in major world religions.
Your studies will cover church history, the Old and New Testaments, practical theology, and theological ethics, alongside elective courses ranging from Biblical languages and Western church history to Scotland's Reformation, Christian doctrine (classical and modern), religion's role in ethical and political discourse, and faith perspectives on disability.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
SQA Highers
Standard: AABB
Applicants who have achieved AABB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required.
Minimum: BBB
Applicants who have achieved BBB (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5) are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will normally be required.
Adjusted: BB
Applicants who have achieved BB, and who meet one of the widening participation criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will be required.
A LEVELS
Standard: BBB
Minimum: BBC
Adjusted: CCC
International Baccalaureate
32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL.
Irish Leaving Certificate
5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3.
Ielts Academic: Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0,
Toefl ibt Overall - 78 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Standard: AABB
Applicants who have achieved AABB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required.
Minimum: BBB
Applicants who have achieved BBB (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5) are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will normally be required.
Adjusted: BB
Applicants who have achieved BB, and who meet one of the widening participation criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will be required.
A LEVELS
Standard: BBB
Minimum: BBC
Adjusted: CCC
International Baccalaureate
32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL.
Irish Leaving Certificate
5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3.
Ielts Academic: Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0,
Toefl ibt Overall - 78 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Tuition
GBP
20,800