Religious Studies and Philosophy

Bachelor's degree

In Telford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Telford

  • Duration

    3 Years

This integrated course in Religious Studies and Philosophy develops graduates who will be able to draw on both disciplines in their exploration and analysis of philosophical and religious issues. Thus critical reasoning developed within Philosophy can be linked to an empathetic appreciation of other religious worldviews. In addition philosophical issues about the body, gender and identity are contextualized within the study of teachings and practices within a range of religious traditions.

Graduates from this course can use this combination as an ideal platform from which to move to a Secondary PGCE in Religious Education. Central to the course is an opportunity for you to develop your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment.

As well as subject-specific knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages individuals to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. Such skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Telford (Shropshire)
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Level 3 Southwater One, Southwater Sqare, Southwater Way, TF3 4JG

Start date

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About this course

On successful completion of this course you will be able to demonstrate:

familiarity with specialised philosophical vocabulary; drawing connections between ideas, concepts, arguments and theories within Philosophy, between Philosophy and Religious Studies, and in practical contexts;
the ability to present, in both oral and written forms, a clear and well-structured assessment of relevant considerations; and an openness to reasoned dialogue with others in contexts of problem identification, analysis and response;
intellectual skills for independently reasoned research, involving critical analysis and evaluation of textual arguments;
knowledge and understanding of religion and religions in a variety of historical, philosophical and local contexts;
knowledge, understanding and application of theories and methods to analyse religion and religions;
the ability to act independently, to manage your own learning, both independent and within groups, and reflect critically on your own personal and social development.

2019 Entry

BBC from ‘A’ levels
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade DMM
BTEC QCF Diploma grade D*D*
Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Other Requirements.
Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level

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Subjects

  • Philosophy
  • Religious Studies

Course programme

The core first year modules lay the foundations for Religious Studies and Philosophy, in an introduction to theoretical and methodological approaches. The ethical strand which runs through the course is introduced in ‘thinking ethically’.

At the heart of the Religious Studies and Philosophy course is the opportunity to study specific religious traditions, Christianity, Sikhism and Islam, along with the Enlightenment - widely regarded as the movement that formed the central institutions and structures of the modern western world. Thus students simultaneously explore theological, philosophical and contemporary themes. Year long modules in ‘Faith communities and Social Policy’, ‘Law, Morality and Society’ and ‘fieldwork’ provide the opportunity to explore religion and philosophy in educational, business, social or community settings. You can also choose to study modules like Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity; Philosophy of Mind; Self and Other; Philosophy of Language.

Through the course of the degree students are encouraged to extend and apply their knowledge in modules which involve them in a range of stimulating activities and processes, leading discussions, presenting and carrying out research, undertaking placements and fieldwork. Digital literacy is demonstrated in the selection and application of appropriate technologies to access, explore and present understandings of philosophical and religious material.

Religious Studies and Philosophy

Price on request