Religious Studies

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This course would be ideal for anyone seeking to gain greater understanding of the impact of religion and spirituality in the contemporary world. The core modules and the dissertation make this course ideal as a means of training for further doctoral studies in religion. Professionals in both the private and public sectors engage in this Masters programme to increase their religious literacy and to demonstrate to their employers the many transferable skills fostered by the study of religions. Teachers take the course to bolster their expertise in a range of religious traditions and to enable them to become the curriculum leaders of the coming decades. Many students take this course simply because, just like us, they find studying the worlds religious beliefs, texts, histories and practices fascinating and relevant.

Features: The University of Chesters MA in Religious Studies course is tailored to students who need to study on flexible terms, and can be studied full or part-time, on campus or from home. Regular residential sessions are held at Opportunities for field research in religious communities are provided as well as the chance to make a field trip to Bangalore in India.

All students are trained in research ethics and methods and are given a broad based inter-disciplinary orientation in the study of religions before undertaking individual modules and a supervised research dissertation.

Compulsory Core Modules

TH7045 Advanced Theories in the Study of Religions
Understand the theoretical dimensions of a wide variety of approaches to the study of religions

TH7047 Advanced Research Methods in the Study of Religions
Become empowered to undertake your own research in religions and religious communities.

Optional modules (choose 3)

LIST ONE: You must choose at least 2 from this list

LIST TWO: You may choose 1 from this list

TH7040 Indigenous Religions TH7041 Religion and Disability

TH7033 Religion in Contemporary India TH7043 Urban Theology

TH7046 Buddhist Concepts of Enlightenment TH7063 Gender, Religion and Literature

TH7044 Shakta: The Divine feminine in Hindu traditions

TH7018 Independent Religious Study/conference module

TH7042 Secularization of the Futures of Religion

TH7039 Spirituality and Contemporary Popular culture

TH7050 Qumran & the Dead Sea Scrolls

* An upper second or first class Honours degree in Theology and/or Religious Studies * An upper second or first class honours degree in another subject, together with evidence of certificated learning in religious studies or substantial related experience; * Evidence of a lower qualification plus substantial appropriate professional experience (such as teaching), evidenced in a summary of non-certificated and experiential learning. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test: 88 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

* Masters Scholarships £5000
* Science without Borders Scholarship
* Chevening Scholarship
* Commonwealth Scholarships
* DIKTI Scholarships
* GREAT Scholarships

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