Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: D2N4 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: D2N4 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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About this course
Our Religion, Philosophy and Ethics programme aims to develop your understanding of the roles of religion in both the historical world and the contemporary world. You’ll learn about the key developments in the history of philosophy and explore important philosophical arguments and theories. This programme will teach you to think and apply reason in a structured, methodical way. You’ll learn how to present your ideas concisely, and how to understand and engage with different viewpoints. These skills are not only essential for your studies but also highly valued in many career paths.
The degree includes modules around Philosophy and Religion. You’ll compare the beliefs and practices of different major religions, such as Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, especially in the context of a world that is increasingly aware of its cultural and religious diversity. You’ll explore how religion has shaped and continues to influence the world and delve into the origins and development of these religious traditions.
This broad programme also explores ethics, where you’ll look at issues like global justice and the relationship between faith and spirituality. You’ll also study theology and how religious ideas are applied in real-world situations, enhancing your philosophical knowledge application.
Alongside a focus on theory, you’ll also engage with literature, film, and history, seeing how these areas intersect with religion, philosophy, and ethics. This will help you understand how philosophical and religious ideas are reflected in and influence culture.
By the end of your degree, you will have developed critical thinking and analytical skills that will help you in various careers. Whether you’re interested in further academic study or a professional career in law, education, media, or non-profits, this programme will provide a solid foundation. This fascinating degree will equip you with the skills to think critically, argue effectively, and appreciate the rich diversity of human beliefs and practices.
Modules
Students will engage with the big philosophical and religious questions, while exploring the real-world impact of these debates. We address historical, political, and social issues, helping students tackle both age-old debates and contemporary challenges.
Year 1
You will build a strong foundation in ethics, ancient philosophy, and political philosophy. You will explore the study of religion and theology, and tackle some of the big questions that have shaped human thought. This year lays the groundwork for understanding complex philosophical and religious concepts.
An Introduction to Ethics (20 credits)
Ancient Philosophy (20 credits)
Freedom, Equality and Justice: An Introduction to Political Philosophy (20 credits)
Exploring the Study of Religion and Theology (20 credits )
The Big Questions (20 credits )
Year 2
You will delve into diverse views around religion and examine early modern philosophy. Flexible modules will also allow you to investigate topics such as the intersections of gender, religion, and sexuality, and consider the nature of humans, animals, and machines through the lens of the philosophy of mind.
Free-Market Environmentalism, Big Business and Global Politics (20 credits)
Early Modern Philosophy (20 credits)
Existentialism and Phenomenology (20 credits)
Complex Bodies: Questioning Gender, Religion and Sexuality (20 credits)
Philosophy of Mind: Humans, Animals and Machines (20 credits)
Freedom, Agency and Responsibility
Metaphysics and Epistemology (20 credits)
The Ethics of Life and Death: Contemporary Debates in Applied Ethics (20 credits)
Women and Religion (20 credits)
Religions in Africa (20 credits)
20th Century Philosophy (20 credits)
Confessing with Saint Augustine: God and Religion in the Twilight of the Roman Empire (20 credits)
Activism, Protest and Campaigning for Global Justice (20 credits)
Professional Placement (20 credits)
Global Genocides (20 credits)
Reading Philosophy
Year 3
In your final year, you engage further with contemporary debates in ethics alongside a wide range of additional module choices. A significant part of this year is dedicated to your independent project, allowing you to research a topic of your choice in depth.
Free-Market Environmentalism, Big Business and Global Politics (20 credits)
Early Modern Philosophy (20 credits)
Existentialism and Phenomenology (20 credits)
Complex Bodies: Questioning Gender, Religion and Sexuality (20 credits)
Philosophy of Mind: Humans, Animals and Machines (20 credits)
Independent Project (40 credits)
Freedom, Agency and Responsibility
Metaphysics and Epistemology (20 credits)
The Ethics of Life and Death: Contemporary Debates in Applied Ethics (20 credits)
Women and Religion (20 credits)
Religions in Africa (20 credits)
20th Century Philosophy (20 credits)
Activism, Protest and Campaigning for Global Justice (20 credits)
Global Genocides (20 credits)
Reading Philosophy
Assessment methods
The programme is assessed in a variety of ways and will include several of the following type of assessment: essays of 1000 to 4000 words in length, document analyses, book reviews, short reports and reflective journals, timed tests, take home exams, field journals, posters, group and individual presentations, dissertations of 10,000 words, wikis, commentaries and film evaluations.
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Although there aren't a lot of jobs around for professional philosophers, philosophy degrees are a relatively popular option, with more than 2,000 students graduating in a philosophy-related subject in 2015 - a little down on previous years, but still healthy. Nearly a quarter of philosophy graduates take a postgraduate qualification, and it's a relatively common subject at both Masters and doctorate level — so if you think academic life might be for you, think ahead about how you might fund further study. For those who go into work, philosophy grads tend to go into teaching, accountancy, consulting, journalism, PR, housing, marketing, human resources and the arts while a few go into the computer industry every year, where their logical training is highly rated.
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Theology can actually be a very vocational subject —by far the most common move for theology graduates is to go into the clergy and at the moment we have a serious shortage of people willing to go into what is one of the oldest graduate careers. If you want to study theology but don't want to follow a religious career, then there are plenty of options available. 2015 graduates went into all sorts of jobs requiring a degree, from education and community work, to marketing, HR and financial analysis. Postgraduate study is also popular — a lot of theology graduates train as teachers, or go into Masters or even doctoral study - where philosophy and law are very popular postgraduate subjects of study.
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