Theology/Religious Studies Applicants 2012

Reply 80

Xæthon

Got an offer from Heythrop College for Theology today, 280 points :3

Reply 81

prestovolando

INTERVIEW AT OXFORD !!

:rofl3:

Reply 82

ViennaWaits

Original post by prestovolando

INTERVIEW AT OXFORD !!

:rofl3:

Congratulations! I have an interview at Cambridge :biggrin:

Reply 83

ViennaWaits

Original post by Xæthon

Got an offer from Heythrop College for Theology today, 280 points :3

Well done!! :biggrin:

Reply 84

prestovolando

Original post by ViennaWaits

Congratulations! I have an interview at Cambridge :biggrin:

Congratulations to you too!! Let's enjoy the experience :wink:

Reply 85

galiaannabelle

Original post by Calumcalum

Hahaha nice. So exciting! I think I'd be too intimidated to talk to any of them, what are they like?

Nooo, they were really lovely! Caggie especially basically leaked coolness, Hugo is seriously flirty, Jamie is exactly the same as on tv - hilarious! They were great and didn't have inflated egos either... Except Mark Francis haha!

Reply 86

seversk

I'm sending off my UCAS to study theology/religious studies and history....I'm applying to Glasgow, Lancaster, Liverpool Hope, Kent and Chester currently, although I'll probably change my mind before I send it on Thursday...does anyone know if these are good for RS? I'm predicted to get AAB-ABB.

Reply 87

geoffrz450

If you're looking at AAB-ABB, you may want to give Exeter or King's a shot. I applied to Cambridge, Exeter, Bristol, King's and Heythrop; and have offers from Heythrop and Exeter. Good luck, anyway...

Reply 88

aspiringtotheology

Just got an offer from Durham!!!!!!!! (AAB)

Reply 89

prestovolando

Original post by aspiringtotheology

just got an offer from durham!!!!!!!! (aab)

hei! Congratulations!!!!!

Reply 90

pippajg

Just got an offer from SOAS for ABB :smile:

Reply 91

ViennaWaits

Offer from KCL :biggrin:

Original post by geoffrz450

Cambridge

Which college? :smile:

Do you have an interview?

Reply 92

francescadarcy

Just wondering how people with Cambridge and Oxford interviews are preparing?

Reply 93

Hype en Ecosse

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I've got a question for everyone, and I don't mean this in a bad way at all:

What makes you want to study theology?

Reply 94

monkey101

Hi guys, i wonder if you could help me out? :smile:

Basically, i am in year 12, doing bio, chem, maths and geo at A level. I got 11 A* at GCSE, but am really confused on what do as a career- medicine or theology. I really enjoy looking at the bible and other religious texts, the history behind them, (massive fan of Dan Brown - da vinci code and Angels and Demons :biggrin:

) Is a theoology course like that? Or is it more philosphy, and stuff like "how do we know we are living." So is a theology course at a good uni (like oxford) a mix, or more philosphy or religious history? And as i got good GCSE's, i would like to apply to oxbridge, but as i am not doing R.S at A level will i be at a disadvantage?
Many Thanks
Adam

Reply 95

livvyess

Original post by Hype en Ecosse

I've got a question for everyone, and I don't mean this in a bad way at all:

What makes you want to study theology?

For me personally, I just think that it's such a relevant subject but so many people overlook it! Half the wars in the world are to do with religion and it's tied in to some of the biggest political issues that there currently are. We live in a hugely multicultural society and yet some people are so ignorant towards other peoples beliefs - I really think that better understanding leads to better acceptance. Plus, I think as a subject it is so well-rounded and brings together skills from all sorts of other disciplines - history, lit, languages, sociology, anthropology, politics; I honestly can't think of a better course that I'd like to study!

Reply 96

Hype en Ecosse

20

Original post by livvyess

For me personally, I just think that it's such a relevant subject but so many people overlook it! Half the wars in the world are to do with religion and it's tied in to some of the biggest political issues that there currently are. We live in a hugely multicultural society and yet some people are so ignorant towards other peoples beliefs - I really think that better understanding leads to better acceptance. Plus, I think as a subject it is so well-rounded and brings together skills from all sorts of other disciplines - history, lit, languages, sociology, anthropology, politics; I honestly can't think of a better course that I'd like to study!

You should give that answer at interview. Really good one. :tongue:

The disciplines you listed in the end are what caused me to ask the question, I never understood why people would be so attracted to religion over similar subjects like philosophy, history, anthropology and such. But I can see exactly why now. :smile:

Reply 97

Hotshot777

Original post by Hype en Ecosse

I've got a question for everyone, and I don't mean this in a bad way at all:

What makes you want to study theology?

Weird one. My A Levels are in Maths, Further Maths, Physics & Economics so I get this a lot!

I've read hundreds of books and none have gripped me and prompted me to research further more than books involving Theology. I'm fascinated about studying the biggest selling book (Bible) worldwide year on year, looking at the doctrine, beliefs & philosophy that have shaped particularly the Western World & researching Church History!

I'm also a passionate Christian.... :wink:

Reply 98

galiaannabelle

Original post by Hype en Ecosse

I've got a question for everyone, and I don't mean this in a bad way at all:

What makes you want to study theology?

For me studying Theology is about unpacking the soul question of every human being who's ever encountered some form of religion: 'Why do we believe what we believe?' because everyone adheres to some system of belief, whether it includes God or not.

I also think Theology is crucial for me - I am a Christian but this time 3 years ago I was a firm atheist. For me, the questions that Theology prompts me to ask necessitate the qualification of my faith. I can believe in God without Theology but I can understand him and doctrine surrounding him far better with Theology, whilst studying the contrasts and links between major world religions.

It's an all-encompassing subject that doesn't end with graduation - that's why I want to study Theology. :smile:

Reply 99

TW524

Hi guys,
I have got offers from KCL, Durham and Lancaster and I am still waiting for SOAS. My research area is ''New Religious Movement''. If you were me, what school will you choose ?
Thanks a lot.

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