University of Roehampton London
University of Roehampton London

MA Theology and Religious Studies

University of Roehampton London, United Kingdom

Course Overview

The MA Theology and Religious Studies program prioritizes the cultivation of a professional skillset, offering a comprehensive approach that includes studying various religious traditions in relation to key topics such as social justice, gender, textual interpretation, and inter-religious dialogue and conflict. The curriculum fosters an in-depth understanding of specific religious themes while maintaining a broad perspective on religious studies and its diverse forms of interpretation and practice. Unlike focusing on a single specialist subject, the program encourages the development of advanced skills in studying and analyzing a range of issues. A notable strength of the course lies in fostering critical awareness of the relationship between different religions and modern secular society, providing an informed and scholarly understanding of differences within and between religious traditions and cultures. Through advanced research methods and critical analysis, students explore how different religious perspectives contribute to contemporary debates about identity, politics, and culture, ensuring they graduate with a robust and professional skillset.

Course Type
PG
Course Nature
Full Time
Course Duration
1 Year
Total Fee
£17325
Intake
September 2024
Language Proficiency

Under Graduation: 55%  

English for HSE/SSE: MOI or IELTS: 6.5‎

Documents Required
  • 10TH
  • 12TH
  • DEGREE
  • DEGREE PROVISSIONAL CERTIFICATE
  • Degree Consolidated Marksheet
  • Degree Individual Marksheet
  • PASSPORT
  • LOR 1
  • LOR 2
  • MOI
  • CV
  • SOP
  • EXPERIANCE CERTIFICATES
University
University of Roehampton London
University Details

The institution of Roehampton is a well-known public institution in the United Kingdom that was founded in 1841 by the National Society. Currently, 9,000 students are enrolled in the University of Roehampton campus. Approximately 14% of these students are foreign, representing 146 different countries. International students at the University of Roehampton can choose from 75 undergraduate programmes, 69 postgraduate programmes, 10 higher technical programmes, and many non-degree programmes.

Syllabus

Compulsory Modules:

  1. Research Skills

    • Introduction to research methodologies in theology and religious studies
    • Development of critical thinking and analytical skills
    • Training in academic writing and referencing
  2. Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion

    • Exploration of major theories shaping the study of religion
    • Methodological approaches to religious studies research
    • Critical examination of historical and contemporary perspectives
  3. Theology and Modernity: Thinkers and Approaches

    • Study of key theological thinkers and movements in relation to modernity
    • Analysis of theological responses to societal changes
    • Exploration of the intersection between theology and modern thought

Optional Modules:

  1. Approaches to Biblical Studies

    • Critical examination of various approaches to studying the Bible
    • Exploration of historical, literary, and theological methods in biblical studies
  2. Pentecostal Theology and Practice

    • Study of Pentecostal theology and its practical manifestations
    • Analysis of the historical development and global spread of Pentecostalism
  3. Islam, Gender, and Culture

    • Exploration of the intersection between Islam, gender, and culture
    • Analysis of Islamic feminist thought and cultural dynamics
  4. Religions in Dialogue and Conflict

    • Study of interfaith dialogue and religious conflict
    • Analysis of historical and contemporary instances of religious dialogue and conflict

Optional Online Modules:

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