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Religious Studies – (M.A.)
University of Chester
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
| Location: | Chester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Chester
This programme is ideal for anyone seeking to gain greater understanding of the impact of religion and spirituality in the contemporary world.
The programme explores the diversity of global religious and spiritual life, and probes relationships between religion, spirituality, society, identity, ethics and popular culture. Students are enabled to study the phenomenon of religion from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives.
Contents
Programme Structure
In addition to compulsory core modules on theories and methods in the study of religions and a dissertation, students can choose further modules in areas such as:
* Buddhism
* Hinduism
* Religion and Popular Culture
* Indigenous Religions
* Qur'anic Hermeneutics
* Secularization
* Field Study in India
Assessment
Assessment for each module is through a written essay.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Candidates will normally be admitted to the programme on the basis of the following qualifications:
* minimum of an upper second class Honours degree in Theology and/or Religious Studies
* minimum of an upper second class honours degree in another relevant subject, together with evidence of certificated learning in religious studies or substantial related experience.
Evidence of a lower qualification may be acceptable if accompanied by substantial appropriate professional or voluntary experience.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 85 |
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