BA (Hons) Global Religions and Politics (Study Abroad)

The Global Religions and Politics (Study Abroad) BA (Hons) is a course offered by Lancaster University that allows students to explore how religions shape the world we live in and the crucial role they play in contemporary political issues. This four-year course provides students with the opportunity to study abroad in one of the University’s worldwide partner institutions. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge of major world religions and politics and important transferable skills.Course Content: In the first year, students explore significant religion-related themes and events throughout history, with an introduction to political philosophy, government, and politics. In the second year, students delve into tutorials that tackle religion in contemporary societies and the politics of liberal democracies. Students may also choose elective modules that resonate with their interests. The third year is typically spent overseas to immerse in a different culture and academic environment. The final year involves a more advanced, in-depth study of religious authority and political ideologies, supplemented by optional subjects.Key Modules: The core modules for this course include 'Politics of Global Danger', 'Religious Controversies', and 'Understanding Politics'. Some of the optional modules students can take include 'The Middle East in the 20th Century', 'Politics and History of the Middle East', 'Jewish Identity', and 'Beyond Crisis: Developing Sociological Imagination.'Future Careers: Graduates of the Global Religions and Politics course can pursue careers in journalism, development and human rights, government, public relations, teaching, and academia among others. The course’s emphasis on workplace-learning and transferrable skills makes graduates attractive to employers in a wide range of sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.