MA Philosophy and Religion

The Philosophy and Religion MA course at Lancaster University is a master's program that engages students in advanced study of a broad variety of topics in philosophy and religion. This course provides a great opportunity for students to increase their understanding of significant aspects of religion and religious thought from a philosophical perspective. It helps students to develop academic skills, critical abilities and knowledge that can facilitate further academic study or enhance career opportunities.Course Content: The course features two major components: compulsory and optional modules. The compulsory module offers an exploration of the intersection between philosophy and religion and encourages students to engage in critical deliberation about core issues in contemporary philosophy of religion. Optional modules include topics like 'Buddhism: The Foundations', 'Hindu Philosophy and Religion', 'Indian Philosophy', along with many other interesting topics.Key Modules: Some of the key modules are 'Theoretical Perspectives in Religious Studies', 'Philosophy and Religion Dissertation', 'The Foundations of Buddhism', 'The Problem of Evil', and 'Ritual Studies'.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a wide range of careers. It equips students with skills such as critical analysis, independent thought, presentation, and research skills that are highly sought after in many fields. It is excellent preparation for those who wish to pursue a PhD and it can lead to a variety of employment opportunities in sectors like education, law, media and journalism, social and pastoral care, public relations and the public sector, among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.