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BA (Hons) Religion, Philosophy and Ethics with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of religious beliefs, philosophical theories, and ethical principles. You will explore the complex relationships between religion, philosophy, and ethics, and develop critical thinking skills to evaluate different perspectives. The foundation year will help you build a solid academic base, ensuring you are well-prepared for the rest of your degree. Our expert lecturers will guide you through a range of topics, including religious traditions, moral philosophy, and ethical decision-making. You will also have opportunities to engage with real-world issues through workshops, debates, and group projects.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in areas such as religion, philosophy, law, or journalism. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in a range of fields, including academia, research, and public policy. With a strong focus on critical thinking and ethical decision-making, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in any career path you choose.

Discover the Spiritual Home of Higher Education

Canterbury Christ Church University is one of the top universities for religious studies in the UK. Our experienced lecturers have a deep understanding of the subject matter and are dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment. The university's location in Canterbury, with its rich history and cultural heritage, provides an excellent backdrop for studying religion, philosophy, and ethics.

Why You Should Study This Course

Religious, philosophical, and ethical concerns often feature in the media and underpin a range of controversial issues in the world we share.

If you like thinking about and debating these subjects, then you’ll enjoy this course.

You’ll be taught by an experienced team of academics who have published widely on topics such as religion, gender and sexuality, contemporary food ethics, religion and literature, conflicts over Jewish identity, and interfaith dialogue.

Are you fascinated by religions and their role in shaping our diverse, globalized, and multicultural world? If the answer is yes, our course will introduce you to the diversity and complexity of contemporary religious traditions. Our challenging and stimulating course will help you to gain sound knowledge and an in-depth appreciation of philosophical and ethical issues affecting contemporary society and you'll explore their relationship to different religious traditions.

You will study different ethical theories so that you can develop as an open-minded and independent critical thinker. You'll have opportunities to engage in lively debate and will explore issues from a critical perspective.

General Eligibility

A Levels: DDE

BTEC: MPP

Access: Pass 45 Credits

International Baccalaureate: TBC

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 64 UCAS points minimum

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year

Core module:

  • Life and Study

  • Understanding Arts and Humanities

  • Being Human

  • Experiencing the Humanities

  • Historical Foundations

  • Dangerous Ideas

2 Year 1

Core module:

  • Introduction to Ethics

  • Introduction to Philosophy

  • World Religions

  • Introduction to Christianity

  • Introduction to Biblical Studies

  • Philosophical Reflection and Ethics of Wellbeing

3 Year 2

Core module:

  • Philosophy of Religion

Optional module:

  • Religious Ethics, Human Rights, and Social Justice

  • Religion and Science

  • Judaism

  • Kant

  • John Stuart Mill

4 Year 3

Core module:

  • Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics Individual Study

  • Great Books of Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics

  • Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics Extended Research Essay

  • Great Books of Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics

Optional module:

  • Religion, Gender, and Sexuality

  • Religion and Environmental Ethics

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.5 or equivalency – with no less than 5.5 in any element.

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