Religious Studies : MA
Master
In Lancaster
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Lancaster
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
This is a broad MA programme for anyone interested in the academic discipline of Religious Studies. It is designed to introduce you to key theoretical and methodological issues in the study of religion from a range of disciplinary perspectives.
The programme explores key topics such as the social and cultural transformations of contemporary religion and spirituality; religion and conflict; religion and popular culture; modern religious thought and history; new religious movements; and religion and gender. In addition, the programme provides you with an opportunity to explore the history, texts and contemporary contexts of specific religious traditions.
The advanced research skills, developed through the programme, are relevant to a range of professions. Equally, it also provides a firm foundation for those looking to pursue academic careers.
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About this course
An upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent.
IELTS: 6.5 or equivalent.
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Subjects
- Conflict
- Religious Studies
- Studying Religion
- Religion and Conflict
- Theory
- Philosophy
- Indian Religion
- Society and Politics
- Religion
- Reading Buddhism
Course programme
You will study a range of modules as part of your course, some examples of which are listed below.
Core
- Dissertation (Standard)
- Studying Religion
Optional
- Theory and Methods in Postgraduate Studies
- Religion and Conflict (distance learning)
- Sources of Indian Religion and Philosophy
- Faith Debates: Religion, Society and Politics (distance learning)
- Reading Buddhism
- Media, Religion and Politics
- Religion and violence
- Religion and Psychoanalytic Thought
- Conflict Management and Contemporary Conflicts
- Globalisation: Its Meanings, Causes and Consequences
Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research.
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Religious Studies : MA