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BA (Hons) History and Religion

York St John University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course offers a unique combination of historical and religious studies, providing students with a deep understanding of the complex relationships between religion, culture, and history. Students will explore the social, political, and cultural contexts of different religions and historical periods, as well as the ways in which religion has shaped human society. The course is designed to equip students with critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of the intersections between religion and history.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in fields such as museum curation, cultural heritage management, or religious education. The course also provides a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue further study in the areas of history, religious studies, or cultural studies.

Discover the rich history and culture of York at York St John University

York St John University is a vibrant and diverse community that offers students a supportive learning environment. With a strong focus on academic excellence and practical experience, our graduates are well-equipped to succeed in their chosen careers. Our faculty members are experienced scholars and practitioners in their fields, providing students with expert guidance and mentorship throughout their studies.

Why You Should Study This Course

Learn about the historical events and philosophical movements that have shaped our modern world. This course gives you the freedom to choose the modules that interest you most, and the debates and issues raised in each subject will help to inform one another. In your Religion modules, you will explore theological questions not as abstract concepts but as ways we can try to deal with problems in everyday life. We will discuss relevant and sometimes controversial issues such as: Wealth and poverty Relationships between races and genders The influence of the media The role of ethics in life and death decisions Environmental issues The morality of war.

General Eligibility

104 UCAS Tariff points 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including the English Language.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

  • Studying Religion

  • Researching and Presenting the Past

  • Philosophy and Religion

  • World Christianity

  • Global York: A Social and Cultural History of the City

  • War and Society

  • Global Islam

  • The Story of the Bible

  • Values and Virtues: Ethics and Religion

  • Foundations of Christian Theology

  • The Visible Past

  • People and Nature: An Environmental History

  • Empires

  • European Revolutions

  • A Century in Crisis

  • United States: Empire of Liberty?

2 Year 2

  • Work Related Learning

  • History, Community and Culture

  • From Descartes to the Death of God

  • Matters of Life and Death

  • Problems of Evil

  • Religion and Literature

  • Religion and Politics

  • Religious Mapping

  • The Sociology of Religion

  • Theology and the Environment

  • Making History

  • Tyranny and Majesty: Kingship in Late Medieval England

  • Watchers and the Watched: Society in Early Modern England, c. 1540-1670

  • Tudor Women: Agency and Authority

  • Reds! The Rise and Fall of Soviet Communism

  • Victorian Grubs: Food, Science and Society

  • A United Kingdom? Britain, 1707-1837

  • The Nation Divided: America in the Civil War era

  • The Great Society: America in the 1960s

  • Mao’s China: From Empire to Communism

  • The Roman Empire: Tiberius to Domitian (14-96)

  • Historical Specialisms

  • From Slavery to Freedom

3 Year 3

  • Dissertation

  • Religion and Myth

  • Religion and Genocides

  • Negotiated Study 1 and 2

  • Religion in the Public Sphere

  • Religion and Globalisation

  • Feminist Ethics and Religion

  • Religion and Visual Culture

  • Great Philosophical Texts

  • Spirituality and Public Life

  • Theology and Ethics through Film

  • History Special Subject modules

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

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