BA (Hons) Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at York St John University

Religion, Philosophy and Ethics tackle issues that are as relevant today as they have ever been. This degree is for those who are always asking why. The topics you will discuss on this course are at the heart of some of the most urgent and important debates in the contemporary world. If you want to tackle the big questions in life, engage with complex philosophical ideas and explore what it means to be human then this is the degree for you.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Foundations of Christian Theology; Religion, Peace and Conflict; From Descartes to the Death of God; Work Related Learning; Matters of Life and Death; Dissertation. Optional modules include Philosophy and Religion; World Christianity; Studying Religion; Values and Virtues; Problems of Evil; Religion and Literature.

Career pathways

Through this degree you will learn to think in an empathetic and critical way. This is valuable both in a range of career paths and in life more broadly. Example roles include Charity and community projects; Teaching; Social services and youth work; Law and policing; Working in a National Government Organisation (NGO); Ministry and interfaith work.

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