Religion York St John University

Overview

You will examine different outlooks and lenses through which to make sense of the world, challenging your current understanding. 

Working towards an approach which is inclusive and moves away from prejudice and marginalisation, we will question narrow, parochial outlooks, aiming to decolonise the curriculum.

This Religion MA is focused on the intersection between Religion and public life. You will examine the relationship between Religion and key issues that affect all of our lives, including:

Issues of poverty and inequality

Diversity and inclusion

Sustainability and the environmental crisis

With an emphasis on research, this course will develop your research skills, as you explore different methodologies, disciplines and theoretical outlooks. Flexibility is built in, so you can study to suit your own research interests and preferred approaches. These can include philosophical, theological or social scientific approaches to the study of religion and spirituality.

Career outcomes

This postgraduate degree could lead you to a career directly related to religion, or it could take you in a completely different direction, using the many transferrable skills you will develop.

This will give you an advantage for a career in:

• Teaching
• Research
• Policy
• Third sector and community projects
• Youth work
• Social Services
• Work with faith-based organisations