Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Philosophy and religion are fundamental to shaping our ethics. And by shaping us as individuals they shape society as a whole. Ethical thinking is unavoidable, difficult and demanding. The world's philosophical and religious traditions can help us cope with these demands.You'll get a thorough introduction to:

• what we mean by ethics

• the principles of ethical reasoning and persuasion

• the Christian, Muslim and Jewish traditions

• How does the media shape what we think?

• Who decides what justice is?

• How have authors of fantasy and science fiction explored religious and ethical ideas?

Your first two years are a combination of core and optional modules. You'll get a thorough grounding in the essentials of Religious Studies and Philosophy, with an emphasis on their approach to ethics. You'll also be able to choose topics to study that build on existing knowledge or allow you to explore new areas. Your third year is fully optional. You can explore widely and bias your studies to the areas that interest you or meet your career goals. There's the option to do a dissertation that can concentrate on Religious Studies or Philosophy or combine the two.