Religious Studies

Course summary

The study of Religion and Philosophy entails the intellectual exploration of the beliefs and theories that have played a vital role in shaping our society and culture over the centuries. Human beings are engaged in a search for meaning and truth; studying this course will give you an opportunity to examine some of the answers to life’s fundamental questions and to examine them in a critical and academic manner. The course gives you the opportunity to explore religion, philosophical theories and ethical practices as you engage with the scholars of the past and the present in a rational and critical environment, whilst giving you the chance to develop your own answers to the questions that our modern multicultural society asks. This subject is not just for those with a personal faith but for anyone who is interested in gaining insight into the reasons why society is as it is and the fundamental questions that lie behind human existence.