BA Psychology and Religion

The BA Psychology and Religion undergraduate course offered by the University of Birmingham explores the profound impact and relationship between psychology and religion within both personal and cultural dimensions. This course delves into exploration of faith, researching religious and spiritual experiences, and understanding our relationships with others.Course Content: Students are introduced to wide ranging elements such as how faith impacts identity and vice-versa, religious beliefs, spirituality, and issues of religious conflict and cooperation. The interdisciplinary nature of the course allows students to take advantage of modules offered by both the Theology and Religion and Psychology departments. Key Modules: The course comprises several modules including Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to the Study of Religion, Concepts and Methods in Psychology, Study of Religions, Religions and Development, Brain and Mind, etc. In final year, students have the option to undertake a research project or dissertation that tackles an issue at the interface of Psychology and Religion.Future Careers: Past graduates have found employment in a wide range of professions including teaching, law enforcement, counselling, social work, human resource management, and further postgraduate study in either Psychology or Religion.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.