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The World's Religions – (M.A.)
University Wales Lampeter
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
| Application Deadline: | any time of the year | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,034 - ≈ € 12,567 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Lampeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, April, October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University Wales Lampeter
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies offers a wide variety of postgraduate degrees in different subject areas.
Postgraduates in the Department will find themselves part of a thriving community with one of the largest and most varied Graduate Schools in the United Kingdom, offering both taught and research degrees.
Particular emphasis is given to developing research skills, with residential days at the beautiful study centre at Gregynog in Mid-Wales. Postgraduate research is conducted in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, and the School continues to attract a large number of postgraduate students from North America, Europe, the Middle and Far East and many other parts of the world.
This course provides an opportunity to explore the world´s religions, as well as a variety of philosophical perspectives and ethical theories and issues to Masters Level. It would suit practising RE teachers and Primary RE specialists, and others who are unable to undertake full-time residential study. The course provides an open yet critical treatment of the history, scriptures, beliefs and contemporary significance of the world´s religions, as well as a forum for enhancing transferable and/or teaching skills.
Mode of Delivery: Part time distance learning.
Diploma and Certificate
In case you do not wish to complete the entire MA, but prefer instead to enrol only for a few of the modules available, you have the following two options: You can complete 60 credits worth of modules (three modules of 20 credits each) and qualify for a Certificate in the Study of Religion. Alternatively you can complete 120 credits worth of modules (six modules of 20 credits each), and qualify for a Diploma in the Study of Religion.
Contents
The MA consists of two parts. The first part is the taught element, and the second part is the dissertation.
* The taught element involves the successful completion of six modules, four of which you can choose from our (expanding) list of options. For each chosen module, you will be assessed on the basis of a 5,000-word essay or equivalent.
* The dissertation, part 2 of the MA, is a piece of original research, 20,000 words in length, on an aspect of religious traditions that may be of interest to you. The topic for the dissertation needs to be formally agreed with the programme director before students embark on their research.
* You can enrol for the MA either as a part-time or full-time student.
* For full-time students, the taught part of the MA is a one-year programme, with a further year in which to write-up the dissertation.
* Part-time students usually take about two to three years to complete the taught elements and a further two years to complete the dissertation.
Compulsory Modules
* MASS0320 Study Skills for Theology and Religious Studies
* MASR4020 Theory and Methodology in the Interdisciplinary Study of Religions
Core Modules (at least 2 modules must be from this list)
* *MTCH0820 Christianity and Culture in Twentieth Century Britain
* MASR1120 The World's Religions in the Classroom
* MASR1420 Philosophy of Religion
* MASR0820 Islam Today
* MASR1820 Reincarnation, Rebirth and Philosophy
* MASR2120 Studying Religion on the Internet
* MASS0220 Empirical Research Methods
* MATH3720 The Historical Jesus
* MAMT0320 Interreligious Dialogue
Optional Modules (up to 3 modules may be from this list)
* MATH3420 The Bible and Art
* *MTCH0620 Church and State in Britain and Europe
* MADI0620 Philosophy and Life after Death
* MASR3720 Cosmology and Sexuality in Taoism
* MARE0120 Religious Experience (20 credits)
* *MTCH1220 The Reformation in Britain and Ireland 1500-1700
* MASR2720 Ancient Mystery Cults
* MASR2320 Muslim Networks: Communication, Knowledge, and Islamic Traditions in Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
* MASR2920 The Bhagavad Gita and its Commentators
* MASR3120 Advaita Vedanta, Samkhya and Yoga
* MTHOS0220 Eastern Christian Mystics of the Light
* MASR3820 Religion, spirituality and secularization
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Good first degree or relevant experience for those over 25 years.
International students applying for study at postgraduate level will normally be required to show evidence of sufficient command of the English language to be able to follow their course, undertake research and produce writing without major linguistic difficulties. For example, this is usually the Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency Certificate, IELTS minimum score of 6.5, TOEFL minimum score of 575.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
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