BA (Hons) Global Religions

The Global Religions BA (Hons) course, offered by Lancaster University, delves deeper into studying religious traditions from around the world. The course aims at studying the religious manifestations in different cultures and societies, developing critical analyses of how the religions have been shaped and transform in the contemporary world.Course Content: The course content is divided into three years of study. The first-year study includes introductory modules to provide an understanding of diverse religious traditions followed by exploring religions module. The subsequent years allow students to specialize in areas of interest including the study of specific religious traditions, thematic modules that explore topics across different traditions, and independent research projects.Key Modules: The key modules include 'Introduction to the Study of Religions', 'Exploring Religions: South Asian and Indigenous Traditions', 'The Life of the Buddha', 'Christian-Muslim Relations', ‘Religions of the East’, and independent research projects in the final year.Future Careers: The course prepares students for careers that require people skills, critical thinking, and understanding of diversity. Graduates can explore varied career paths like teaching, social work, public service, non-profit sector, counselling, the media, and international development work.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.