Christianity and the Visual Arts (Online) (Taught)

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. Explore the fascinating relationship between art and faith in the Christian world, from medieval to modern times. Study with an ancient university founded in 1495, and access our world-class university collections, including the Aberdeen Bestiary, wherever you are in the world.

Together we’ll explore:

• the power of images in ritual, liturgy and popular culture

• the architecture of devotion

• visual culture’s impact on the history of Christianity, its debates and controversies.

You’ll examine a broad spectrum of objects, images, texts, and aesthetic discourses to deepen your knowledge of Christian art and its histories, beyond the western European context.

Flexible study options
Study for the MLitt or exit early with a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma. Set your own study hours with this flexible online degree that’s designed to fit around work and life commitments. Our distance learning Masters in Christianity and the Visual Arts is delivered flexibly, 100% online. You can study with us anywhere in the world with no need for a study visa, and manage your study hours to suit you.