Philosophy and Religion BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bangor
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bangor (Wales)
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
The School of Philosophy and Religion at Bangor University offers the opportunity to study some of the most important and challenging philosophical ideas that have shaped Western culture, and to consider how they interrelate with Western religious thought. If you are interested in how religious texts should properly be studied today, or in the arguments regarding euthanasia, abortion, stem cell research, global warming etc. or if you are interested in the ideas of Plato or – in the modern era – those of Jung and Nietzsche, then this course may be the one for you. The School has developed out of a longstanding tradition in these subject areas within the University since the 19th century, and you will find here a friendly and informal atmosphere that will help you to cultivate the skills of debate and independent thinking.
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About this course
The course aims to enable understudies to: demonstrate a basic understanding of the key themes of the Republic including the theory of the Forms, the idea of justice and the three parts of the soul,
show an awareness of the complexity and ambiguity involved in presenting philosophical arguments in dialogue form,
show an awareness of the complexity and ambiguity involved in presenting philosophical arguments in dialogue form,
show an awareness of the relevance of the Republic to contemporary debates in philosophy, particularly concerning the theory of justice,
show ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form
A degree in Philosophy and Religion will open up opportunities in a broad range of areas, including teaching, communication, publishing, social work, librarianship, the media etc. Many students will go on to pursue postgraduate degrees leading to an MA, MRes or PhD.
280 240 UCAS tariff points must include at least two full A levels. All subjects are accepted (including General Studies) with either Philosophy or Religion preferred but not essential.
Applications from mature students and overseas students are very welcome and are judged on an individual basis. In the case of mature students anAccess qualification or evidence of recent study to a standard equivalent to A level is preferred.
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Subjects
- IT
- Philosophy
- Ethics
- University
- School
- Plato
- Skills and Training
- Religion
- Existentialism
- Online learning environment
- Individual tutorials
- Philosophy and Religion
- Plato’s Republic
- Death of God
- Ethics: Religious Perspectives
- Introduction to Islam
- Eastern Philosophy and Religion
- Philosophy and/of Literature
Course programme
Philosophy and Religion BA (Hons)