Online courses in religion and theology
Study from anywhere in the world with an online course.
Our short online courses in religion and theology include live-time weekly classes, day and weekend schools, and flexible online courses.
Credit earned from some of these courses is transferable towards our Certificate of Higher Education - a part-time undergraduate course in which you study a main subject discipline, but also undertake study in other academic subjects.
Browse below to find the online religion and theology course for you.
Upcoming courses
Online - flexible • Short courses
This course is for anyone interested in understanding Islamic art and culture, and examines the relationship between faith and art forms.
- Mon 20 Jan 2025 – 04 Apr 2025
Online - live • Short courses
This course introduces the archaeology of ancient South Asia. From the mighty Himalayas in the north to the waters of the Indian Ocean in the south, we will explore the archaeology and very early history of the region from 3000 to 500 BCE.
- Tue 21 Jan 2025 – 25 Mar 2025
- 10 meetings
- 10:30 – 11:30am
Online - live • Short courses
Augustine, the famous 5th-century North African bishop: profound philosopher, brilliant writer and preacher, fierce debater. Together we will read a wide selection of his works, including some transcripts of his sermons, to let him speak for himself.
- Tue 21 Jan 2025 – 25 Mar 2025
- 10 meetings
- 2:30 – 3:30pm
Online - live • Short courses
Explore the theory and practice of mindfulness/meditation effects within Eastern and Western religious traditions and in a modern therapeutic context. Try out various techniques. Learn about the art and science of meditation, including its controversies.
- Thu 24 Apr 2025 – 26 Jun 2025
- 10 meetings
- 2:30 – 3:30pm
Online - live • Short courses
Introduction to the content of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, together with their religious and socio-political backgrounds, languages and main theological themes and interpretations.
- Mon 28 Apr 2025 – 14 Jul 2025
- 10 meetings
- 5:30 – 6:30pm
Also available
Religion and theology
Short courses in religion and theology at the Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford.Theological Studies
Bachelor of Theology, Undergraduate Certificate in Theological Studies, and Undergraduate Diploma in Theological Studies. Together these three courses constitute a coherent programme of studies. All three may be studied either full-time or part-time.