Philosophy and Religion MRes Distance Learning Programme

Part 1: Students will write two essays, each of 5000 words (30 credits each). The essay titles and content will be decided in consultation with your supervisor. However, they will follow any two topics listed below. Students will have full support from a supervisor (via e mail, telephone, Skype, or any other means that is mutually convenient). Topic List: Eastern Philosophy and Religion (Hinduism, Sikhism, Shinto and Confucianism Islamic Philosophy and ethics Religious fundamentalism Political Philosophy (including social theory such as Marx, Weber, Rawls etc.) Globalization (including, multiculturalism) The Enlightenment Democratic theory The Philosophy of Nietzsche Psychoanalytic Studies Jungian Theory Old Testament Ethical Theory Applied Ethics Religious Experience Part 2: Part 2 is a supervised dissertation of 40,000 words (120 credits). The subject of the dissertation will be decided by you in consultation with your supervisor. It is usually expected that the subject will relate to the broad range of topics listed above.