艺术学科研究生文凭课程（PGDipArts）需要两个学期的全日制课程，或与之相当的兼读制课程。它需要一个结构化的研究生课程计划，并且在某些情况下，需要一项监督研究，其中包括一份或两篇必需的论文。正常的入学要求是所提议课程的主要主题的完整的文学学士学位。宗教研究试图将宗教理解为一种普遍的人类现象，并探索人们在思想和行动上表达其宗教承诺的各种方式。由于宗教研究课程的学生学习各种各样的社会和文化，因此在大多数学习课程中都可以从中受益。
In a world shaped by religion, and divided by religious conflict, the academic and scientific study of religion has never been more important.In Otago's Religion programme, you will critically examine religious beliefs and practices and their influence on human behaviour. Youll investigate religion's evolutionary origins, psychological underpinnings and historical development as well as its links with modern politics, law and social movements.Looking beyond mainstream religions, youll examine those new forms of spiritual practice that have emerged alongside the traditional religions. Religion approaches these phenomena with both critical spirit and empathy and offers explanations that believers might be reluctant to accept, while also attempting to understand the believer's point of view.<br>Looking beyond mainstream religions, youll examine those new forms of spiritual practice that have emerged alongside the traditional religions. Religion approaches these phenomena with both critical spirit and empathy and offers explanations that believers might be reluctant to accept, while also attempting to understand the believer's point of view.<br>Religious Studies graduates can be found in many walks of life, including MP, UN adviser, lecturer, analyst, archivist, development organiser, and even a TV show host.