Religious Studies (MA) MA (Hons)

Religious studies is an interdisciplinary field focusing on religious beliefs and practices and their relationship with the wider world. <br/><br/>You will study the concepts, emotions and rituals which underpin religious belief and practice, and their role and function in culture and society. <br/><br/>**What you will cover**<br/><br/>Our programme covers historical and contemporary material. It takes as much interest in the groups and people who practise religion as their gods, deities, ancestors and spirits. <br/><br/>Religion has a long history and remains a powerful force in the contemporary world. Religious studies provides the tools and skills to help you get to grips with this vital field of study.<br/><br/>You will:<br/><br/><br/>* look at practices and texts <br/><br/><br/>* consider a range of expressions of religion from popular culture to systematic ideas<br/><br/><br/>* approach religion at both the individual and collective level<br/><br/><br/>* study traditions in different countries<br/>