History and Philosophy of Science and Theology and Religious Studies

Leeds University Business School

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    Postgraduate

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    Leeds

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History and Philosophy of Science takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding what science is and its role in society. Using philosophical, historical and social perspectives you’ll explore the history of scientific thought, the links between magic, science and religion and the nature of scientific knowledge. You’ll combine core and optional modules to explore key questions in history and philosophy of science while focusing on issues and questions that suit your interests.
Theology focuses on the beliefs and ideas of one religious tradition. Religious Studies looks at different religions and faith communities. Both subjects think about how religions shape and are shaped by wider society. At Leeds you’ll be able to explore the role and development of religious belief and practice from both perspectives. Core and optional modules will allow you to explore all the major world religions, what they have meant to people over time and how they are evolving today.

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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Entry requirements
A-level: AAB
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When an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.
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Subjects

  • Religious Studies
  • Theology
  • Philosophy
  • Magic
  • Religions
  • History of Philosophy

Course programme

A Joint Honours degree allows you to study the same core topics as students on each Single Honours course, but you’ll take fewer options and discovery modules so you can fit in both subjects. You’ll also undertake a major research project in either subject in your final year.

History and Philosophy of Science

In your first year core modules will introduce you to themes and approaches in history and philosophy of science, such as philosophy of science and the development of scientific thought. You’ll develop your knowledge in the following year by choosing optional modules in areas like epistemology and the history of ideas. You’ll continue to select optional modules in your final year, from realism and representation to philosophical questions in technology.

Theology and Religious Studies

Core modules in your first year will introduce the principles of theology and religious studies, studying Christian theology and the role of religion in modern Britain. You’ll also choose from optional modules on religious traditions such as East Asian religions or themes like philosophy of religion. You’ll develop your knowledge over the next two years: a core module will place religion in context and you’ll choose optional modules covering diverse topics, from the concept of sin to African religious practice.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Follow the links to the Programme Catalogue for more example optional modules and the full course structure.

Compulsory modules
  • Magic, Science and Religion 10 credits
  • Introduction to the History of Science 10 credits
  • Darwin, Germs and the Bomb 10 credits
  • How Science Works 10 credits
  • Introduction to Academic Skills 5 credits
  • Introduction to the Study of Religion/s 10 credits
  • Introducing Theology 10 credits
Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • An Introduction to Arab and Islamic Civilisation 20 credits
  • History of Modern Medicine 10 credits
  • Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion 10 credits
  • Studying Christianity 10 credits
  • Introduction to South Asian Religions 10 credits
  • Religion, Politics and Society in the Modern World 10 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Studying Religion in Context 20 credits
Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • Western Medicine from Antiquity to the Renaissance 20 credits
  • Science, Culture and Society in the Industrial Age 20 credits
  • History of Psychiatry and Mental Illness 20 credits
  • Theology and Religious Studies Students into Schools 20 credits
  • Sociology of Religion I 20 credits
  • Religion, Gender and Society 20 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Final Year Project

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