Theology and Religious Studies / English Literature, MA (Hons)

**Theology and Religious Studies** encompasses the study of religion, religions, the Bible, and theology in relation to politics, history, literature, philosophy, art, culture, personal belief, and practice. Passionate about religion's influence on political and cultural life, the programme enables exploration of its role in humanity's rich textual, cultural, artistic, and philosophical heritage, as well as its impact on politics, conflict, and social attitudes. It can introduce various religions or focus on the Christian tradition.**English Literature** involves exploring all aspects of literature in English, leveraging expertise in American, Irish, and postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and literature's intersections with other arts, media, and science. Students benefit from access to world-class Hunterian and Library collections, with strengths in 18th- and 19th-century works, travel literature, illuminated manuscripts, and significant single-author holdings.