Philosophy & Ethics and Religion, Theology & Spirituality (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

Liverpool Hope University

This is a

taught at our Hope Park campus. The

aims to develop your skills so that after a year, you will be equipped with the necessary skills needed for studying the full BA Hons degree programme.

Are you fascinated by big questions, like what makes something right or wrong, or whether humans truly have free will? Do you wonder what we can really know or believe? Our Philosophy & Ethics course at Liverpool Hope University digs into these mysteries using the work of key thinkers like Plato, Kant, Simone de Beauvoir, Frantz Fanon and Nietzsche, and tackles real-world issues like climate change, AI, animal rights, racism, and feminism. You’ll gain confidence in reading the original work of great philosophers.  Based at Hope Park in vibrant Liverpool, this course combines lively lectures, small group seminars, and one-on-one tutor time. In Year 1, you’ll build core skills in argument analysis and clear expression, before diving deeper in Years 2 and 3. You’ll learn through actual experiences such as local field visits to zoos and nature reserves, exploring environmental and animal ethics in a real-world context.   This isn’t just theoretical, it’s a pathway to becoming a clear-thinking, articulate, ethically aware changemaker. You’ll graduate with a sharp mind ready to tackle modern ethical dilemmas in today’s world.

Religion, Theology and Spirituality at Liverpool Hope University is a distinctive, contemporary course that explores religion as something lived, debated, questioned and experienced in today’s world. It is the first undergraduate degree in the UK to include “Spirituality” in its title, giving you the chance to study both traditional religions and the growing number of people who describe themselves as *spiritual but not religious*.  You’ll explore major world religions including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and African Indigenous religions, alongside themes such as sacred texts, mysticism, ritual, symbolism, suffering, evil, trauma, death and the afterlife. You’ll learn how religious traditions shape society and culture, past and present. The course also tackles urgent contemporary issues such as mental health, disability, gender and sexuality, religious violence, inter‑religious dialogue and the environment.  Teaching is research‑led and delivered by a passionate team of well‑published scholars. You’ll be encouraged to think critically, ask big questions, and engage respectfully with diverse beliefs and worldviews. Studying in Liverpool, a city shaped by global cultures and faith communities, gives real‑world depth to your learning and helps you understand religion’s role in society today.