Religious Studies with Chinese : BA Hons : 1C19
Bachelor's degree
In Lancaster
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Lancaster
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
This degree in Religious Studies with Chinese allows you to explore the themes, concepts and events that have shaped religious life in the modern world, whilst studying Chinese language and culture.
You will begin your degree with the core module Religions of the Modern World and one core Chinese module which is designed for beginners with little or no prior knowledge of Chinese Language or Culture.
In your second and third years you will take Religious Studies modules that cover topics such as religion and politics; religion and violence; religion and the media; religion and gender; atheism and secularism; and Asian religious traditions. You will also continue to take Chinese Language modules and in your final year you will take a course on Chinese Culture and Society. You also have the opportunity to write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, and may integrate your dissertation research with the study trip to China or the research-based placements that are organised by the department.
Throughout your degree you will develop skills in critical thinking and in examining controversial issues from multiple perspectives. You will graduate from this degree programme with a deeper awareness of cultural diversity and an informed understanding of the conflicts and challenges of the contemporary world.
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About this course
This degree enables graduates to be theoretically, linguistically and culturally ready to undertake a range of careers that relate to China in different ways.
Many of our religious studies graduates use their skills in research, analysis and communication to follow careers in law, consultancy and journalism. Their ability to remain open-minded while carefully weighing up arguments makes them highly employable. A Religious Studies degree also helps you develop communications skills that transfer well to the workplace. Adding a level of proficiency in Chinese language and cultural awareness will add a competitive edge to students who are interested in developing international careers, as China is a growth area for most governments, educators, businesses and NGOs.
A Level ABB
Required Subjects A level Chinese, or if this to be studied from beginners’ level, AS grade B or A level grade B in another foreign language, or GCSE grade A or 7 in a foreign language. Native Mandarin speakers will not be accepted onto this scheme.
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.
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Subjects
- Chinese Language
- Religious Studies
- Religions
- Sian Societies
- Buddhism
- Transformations
- Community
- Religion and society
- Religious Thought
- Philosophy
Course programme
Many of Lancaster's degree programmes are flexible, offering students the opportunity to cover a wide selection of subject areas to complement their main specialism. You will be able to study a range of modules, some examples of which are listed below.
Year 1Core
- Part I Chinese (Intensive)
- Religions of the Modern World
Core
- Chinese Language 2
- Chinese Language 3
Optional
- Buddhism and Modernity in Asian Societies
- Christianity in the Modern World: Traditions and Transformations
- Hinduism in the Modern World
- Islam: Tradition, Community and Contemporary Challenges
- Religion and Society
- Western Philosophy and Religious Thought
Core
- Chinese Culture and Society
- Chinese Language 4
Optional
- China in the Modern World
- Indian Religious and Philosophical Thought
- Modern Religious and Atheistic Thought
- New religions and alternative spiritualities
- Reading Buddhism
- Reading Islam
- Religion and Violence
Lancaster University offers a range of programmes, some of which follow a structured study programme, and others which offer the chance for you to devise a more flexible programme. We divide academic study into two sections - Part 1 (Year 1) and Part 2 (Year 2, 3 and sometimes 4). For most programmes Part 1 requires you to study 120 credits spread over at least three modules which, depending upon your programme, will be drawn from one, two or three different academic subjects. A higher degree of specialisation then develops in subsequent years.
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 with Chinese : BA Hons : 1C19