对于那些对宗教研究学科感兴趣的人，这是一个广泛的文学硕士课程。它旨在从多种学科角度向您介绍宗教研究中的关键理论和方法论问题。该计划探索关键主题，例如当代宗教和灵性的社会和文化转变
Study a course designed to explore religion through the lens of different disciplinesLearn from experts who specialise in research areas such as the roles of women in Islam and global ChristianityOur team are at the cutting edge of the discipline and you’ll benefit from their insights into new religious movementsBuild your professional experience by presenting your ideas and getting feedback at the department’s postgraduate conferenceUse the advanced research skills you’ll develop to enhance your career or pursue a future in academiaReligion plays a role in many aspects of today’s world – from popular culture to conflict, gender equality to our understanding of the past. We’ve designed this course to help you unravel those relationships using research methods from different disciplines such as sociology and anthropology.Hone your research skillsWe kickstart this course with our Studying Religion module. It covers a lot of ground – you’ll study areas like social and cultural transformations of religion and spirituality, as well as sharpening your skills in making sense of conflicting data from different sources and forming an evidence-based argument.You’ll also dig deeper into an area that interests you with our dissertation module. Past students have looked at a very wide range of topics, depending on their own interests. For example, they’ve written about religion and spirituality during lockdown, and charismatic leadership in new religious movements.A range of areas to exploreAlongside core modules, you might analyse Indian source texts on politics and ethics or perhaps discuss major debates in religious and atheistic thought. With our Independent Study module, you can pick any area within the subject to explore.Religious Studies is a rich and fascinating area of study, constantly evolving as our understanding expands and matures. Your MA Religious Studies degree will show potential employers that you understand cultural differences and appreciate diversity. This is something that’s valued across a range of sectors.