Religion is in what we read and watch. It's on social media. In our workplaces and discrimination laws. And it's present in what we wear and how we behave. Explore and challenge various faiths on our religion degree.
Ask vital questions about religion's place in the world as you explore major global faiths in a variety of social and cultural contexts. Youll focus on people's experiences of their beliefs, studying their philosophies and practices. And youll explore religious and non-religious spirituality of new and old faith movements. This includes less orthodox readings of religion, such as witchcraft, paganism and mysticism.
Youll come to understand religious traditions and the influence they have at local, national, and global levels. We deliver our BA (Hons) Religion degree using research-informed explorations of religion, philosophy and sociology. Youll examine how people use digital media to express their religious identities. Whether you have faith or not, this inclusive programme will help you engage with the world, exploring faith through individual and collective perspectives. Youll look at belief systems through the lenses of family origins, ethnicity and disability, along with gender, sexuality and social status.
Your future career
This degree prepares you for a variety of careers where you can work with and help others. Youll develop key skills like empathy, interpersonal communication and teamwork. After the course has finished, you might consider applying for jobs in social work, the civil service, counselling, youth work, management, religious chaplaincy, or museums. Youll also be well suited for work in the NHS, the police or with religious services. Alternatively, you could continue your studies with a Masters, or take on a PGCE to train as a teacher.
In a globalised world, understanding diverse perspectives is vital for resolving conflict and promoting positive human values. The transferable skills youll learn on this course will give you the confidence to make valuable contributions in this line of work.
