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Course Description

Explore the dynamics of the constant interplay between philosophical and theological issues, and address questions such as religious fulfilment and ethical motivation as raised in the classical Christian tradition and in modern analysis.

The degree attracts a wide range of students – those engaged in the study and practice of religion, and those whose professional life involves philosophical and ethical questions.

Entry Requirements

 

  • An honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) or equivalent in an appropriate subject

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Fees

UK and EU Full time: £4,500 Part time: £2,350 Overseas: Full time: £11,500 Part time: £5,725

Student Destinations

The programme consists of four taught modules and a dissertation. Students can choose optional modules from the ‘ethics pathway’, the ‘philosophic pathway’, the ‘interreligious study pathway’ or a combination of modules from two pathways. Students are assessed in each module through a combination of coursework and an end of year essay. The final dissertation of 12,000 – 15,000 words is on a research topic agreed by your supervisor.

Module Details

Core modules

Understanding Religion in the Age of Modernity
Explore theoretical approaches to religion developed over the last two centuries and the ground-breaking work of philosopher Charles Taylor on the origins of the modern secular worldview and responsible religious faith within it.
 
Reason and Religion
Examine historical and contemporary topics such as arguments for and against the existence of God, the nature of religious belief and language, and ideas of the afterlife.

Optional modules for the ethics pathway

Foundations in Ethics
In this introduction to themes in ethical theory, you will study major influences on ethical debate (relativism, utilitarianism, Kantianism, virtue ethics), the distinctive contributions of Christian ethics, law and morality, conscience and human rights.
 
Ethical Issues Today
Consider contemporary ethical issues including the environment, mass media, war and peace, political obligations, global inequalities, work and professionalism, and punishment of criminals.
 
Bioethics and Sexual Ethics
Examine some of the pressing issues of the day, including: reproductive technologies and embryo research, euthanasia, abortion, transplants, divorce and remarriage and homosexuality and gay parenting.

Optional modules for the philosophic pathway

Selected Themes in European Philosophy
Study a number of areas including the one and the many, creation, the good, time, scepticism, freedom and technology.
Taught in alternate years
 
The Franciscan Spiritual Tradition: Faith, Reason and Spirituality
Explore the spiritual and theological tradition in the writings of Francis and Clare of Assisi, Bonaventure and John Duns Scotus.
Taught in alternate years

Optional modules for the interreligious study pathway

Unity and Diversity in Contemporary Islamic Thought
Explore the tension between tradition and renewal in Muslim responses to the challenges of modernity. You will study the foundational texts of Islam (Qur’an and Sunna) in relation to key issues such as Islamic law, gender and jihad, as well as religious pluralism and interfaith relations.
Contemporary Judaism
Look at how Judaism has been transformed and fragmented by its encounter with the modern world by reviewing the intellectual challenges of the Enlightenment, major ethical dilemmas and the impact of feminism on personal and community relationships.

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