Online Theology degrees

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Study online with leading scholars in Theology and Divinity.

  • Access our expertise and research wherever you are in the world.
  • Earn recognised undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.
  • Learn flexibly, and set your own study hours.
MLitt

Christianity and the Visual Arts

Join us online to explore the relationship between art and faith in the Christian world. Study our 100% online Christian art degree flexibly with an ancient university founded in 1495.

  • Online learning
  • September
PgDip

New Testament and Early Christianity

Earn a postgraduate diploma in the New Testament and Early Christianity, flexibly, online. Learn with us anywhere and manage your study hours to suit you.

  • Online learning
  • September or January
BTh (Honours) • BTh • UgDip • UgCert

Theology

Join our uniquely flexible, 100% online Theology degree. Study part-time or full-time with a UK university where Theology has been taught since 1495.

  • Online learning
  • September or January
MTh • PgDip • PgCert

Theology and Disability

Study religion and disability online with experts in Disability Theology. Join our renowned department of Divinity and Religious Studies for a flexible Masters programme that’s ideal CPD for faith leaders.

  • Online learning
  • September or January

Short online Theology courses

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Develop your understanding of Theology with our online short courses.

  • Up to 13 weeks long.
  • Learn flexibly, with study hours to suit you.
  • Earn credits towards postgraduate qualifications.
Short course

Scottish Church History: From Columba to Graham

Examine the history of the Christian faith in Scotland, from the mission of Columba, through the crusade of Billy Graham, to the present day.

  • Online learning
  • January

Choose the University of Aberdeen for online Theology courses

With a strong and warm collegiality among its members, our Department of Divinity and Theology extends its welcome to you.

25th in the world

We’re rated 25th in the world for Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies (QS World University Rankings 2024).

1st in Scotland for Theology

We’re rated 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for Theology by the Complete University Guide 2025.

Over 525 years of excellence

Join a university founded in 1495, where Divinity has been taught for more than five centuries.

Outstanding Theology research

We’re rated 1st in the UK for the quality of our research in Theology in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).

Join a university where Divinity has been taught for centuries

As one of the UK’s six ancient universities, we’ve been teaching Divinity here since our founding in 1495.

Today, our Department of Divinity is recognised as one of the foremost research institutions in Divinity and Theology in the world. Find out more about our Department of Divinity.

Learn with us anywhere, with no need for a student visa

Study Theology online and access our expert teaching wherever you are.

  • Students join us online from over 100 countries around the world each year.
  • You’ll earn exactly the same qualification online as you would studying with us on campus.
  • Our respected online qualifications are recognised by learning institutions around the globe.
  • With no student visa needed, benefit from our expertise without having to relocate.

You’re in expert hands

We’ve been delivering online and distance learning for decades.

Flexible

Flexible hours and 24/7 access, so you can study when it suits you.

20% alumni discount

University of Aberdeen graduates enjoy 20% off postgraduate online short courses and degrees.

Study Theology on campus instead

If you’d rather study Theology on campus, we offer several on-campus options: