Religion
Whatever your background or beliefs, this course is designed for anyone interested in exploring important questions we have about creation, life and faith. Study the subject on its own, or as part of a teaching qualification.
Joining us on field trips and in guest lectures, you’ll explore practices as they are lived in the 21st century and understand how religion interfaces with society and culture. When you graduate, you’ll be able to show employers your understanding of diversity and difference, as well as empathy and sensitivity towards different religions.
Our research-active lecturers specialise in areas such as use of the Bible in society, LGBTQ+ experiences of religion, and gender and religion.
Studying religion opens up a range of careers, from the civil service to journalism to getting involved with charities.
Focus on the major religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Many unis don’t cover such an extensive range.
Education and Religion
BA (Hons)
Curious about religious culture? Eager to explore education and how it has evolved? Studying this combined education and religion degree, you’ll look at methods of teaching across all ages and the theology of different religious traditions.
- Course Length:
- 3 years
- Example Offers:
- 104-112 UCAS Tariff points
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Religion
BA (Hons)
Religion is in what we read and watch. It’s on social media. In our workplaces and discrimination laws. And it’s present in what we wear and how we behave. Explore and challenge various faiths on our religion degree.
- Course Length:
- 3 years
- Example Offers:
- 104-112 UCAS Tariff points
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Secondary Religious Education with QTS
BA (Hons)
Explore everything from Eastern Dharma to The Bible in the Modern World as you learn to excel at teaching RE. Visit religious communities, experience life working in schools and gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.
- Course Length:
- 2-3 years
- Example Offers:
- 104-112 UCAS Tariff points IB
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Discover Religion at Edge Hill University
Whether studying religion on its own or as part of a teaching qualification, our programmes explore important questions about creation, life and beliefs. Covering all the major world religions, you’ll learn how spiritual beliefs and practices interface with society and culture in the 21st century.
Facilities
The Faculty of Education enjoys the enviable position of being one of the country’s leading providers of education, training and research for the Children’s Workforce.
Housed in a state-of-the-art £9m building, the Faculty of Education’s facilities include a 300-seat lecture theatre, five well-equipped ICT suites, and 18 teaching rooms complete with the latest technology.
The Faculty has a strong commitment to practice-based learning and has developed partnerships with over 2,000 schools and colleges, local authorities and professional associations.
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