Theology and religious studies,
offers a unique combination
of philosophical,
historical and theological training.
The undergraduate course at Cambridge in divinity is a three year course.
The first year involves taking four courses,
in a range of disciplines.
It could be in christian thoughts, it can be in Bible, it could be in more religions.
It could be in philosophy.
And also a language.
Second and third years,
students pretty much have freedom to pursue what particular sets of disciplines,
or even an individual discipline, within divinity they would like.
It's a really, really broad course.
You can handle texts,
in as much detail as you want, you can learn a language.
Dealing with really complicated philosophical theories.
Which mean your brain get stretched in loads of different kind of ways.
People are examaning the internal logics of different religious faiths.
Whether it would be Islam, Christianity, Judaism, or whatever.
And also thinking comparatively.
How different faiths traditions may approach a similar question.
I've really learn how to write clear, crisp arguments.
Which really get a good, solid point across.
And I feel so much more confident in my writing.
Whenever you mention that you go to Cambridge,
everyone is just kind of really impressed and excited for you,
because they know this city is so
exciting and there's so much opportunity here.
We have so many experiences here that you just don't get anywhere else.
From may balls, to being able to pick rowing, that I've never done before.
It's just such an amazing feeling to know that you're studying,
your favorite subject, but in the best possible environment.
Students are taught in lectures,
seminars, and supervisions.
Supervisions offer an unique opportunity for a student to sit,
with a world expert on a particular subject.
And discuss an essay he or she has written.
This form of teaching, is something that one finds almost exclusively,
in Cambridge.
Contrary to popular belief, graduates in theology do not necessarily go on to become ministers of religion.
They can be careers in social service, and law,
government service, all manner of things, as well as further study in academia.
I've been thinking about either doing a law conversion, or teacher training.
Or even going into the charity sector.
But the great thing about the course, is that it's just so adaptable.
And with a Cambridge degree you can really take it anywhere.
My message to anyone who is thinking of applying for theology,
do it. I personally think it's the best course in Cambridge.
You learn so much, it's so relevant,
to being a young person in the modern world.
Since, I've been here, I've literally never regretted a day. I love it.
