Overview

• Study religion from a range of perspectives to understand how it shapes societies, taught by world-leading researchers on religion, global challenges, and social justice
• Learn to think critically about how academic disciplines understand culture, society, and religion, and their respective methods of inquiry about religious beliefs and practices
• Study contemporary topics such as religion and criminal justice, gender identity, war, communications, the ethics of AI, and how cultures and societies respond to and remember traumatic events
• Engage with places, material cultures, rituals and practices, learning that religion is as much about what people do and make as what they think and believe
• Join our thriving Theology Society, which organizes trips, social events, debates and more

Why choose to include Employment Experience Abroad?

Spending up to a year living and working in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends.

By carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements abroad you can demonstrate to employers your adaptability, cultural awareness, independence and resourcefulness and, depending on where you stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language.

Where will I do my work placement?

The sector and country you choose to work within is very much your choice as you will be responsible for finding and organising your placement. We will provide plenty of guidance and support during your first and second years which will prepare you to research and apply for placements. Ultimately, the university will give final approval to your placement to make sure you have a valuable experience.