BA Comparative Religion and Social Anthropology at University of Manchester

Apply anthropological concepts and tools to the study of comparative religion. Combine the tradition-based study of religion with the social scientific approach of anthropology. Study topics such as Judaism, the problem of evil, the Bible, social theory, power and ethnography.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll look at some of the key concepts and approaches to understanding culture, including topics such as social inequality, diversity and gender. You'll also have the opportunity to study different regions of the world. Year 1 compulsory units include Introduction to the Study of Religions and Theology, Power and Culture: Inequality in Everyday Life, Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective, Key Ideas in Social Anthropology, Intro to Ethnographic Reading.

Career pathways

Build Skills Employers Value Studying with us helps you develop versatile, transferable skills, including: •Presentation and communication •Critical thinking and analysis •Teamwork •Cultural awareness and sensitivity You’ll also gain specialist skills through your course units, such as: •Translation •Source handling and exegesis •Data collection •Geo-historical awareness Real-World Experience Gain professional experience through a work placement...

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