Master of Arts (MA Philosophy and Religion)

This MA M.A Philosophy and Religion aims to be of interest to a wide range of students for example those engaged in the study and practice of religion, those interested in making an informed contribution to contemporary religious, social and ethical debate; and those whose professional life involves philosophical and ethical questions.The compulsory module, Reason and Religion, focuses on a selection of key arguments about the existence and nature of the divine and the implications of these for human life. It examines the work of philosophers from a range of religious traditions and none, and encourages an understanding of both historical debates and current developments in each topic.