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Full time | University of York | 1 year | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Religious Studies Linguistic Philosophy / Analysis

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Apply the study of philosophy to theology and engage with some of the most complex and historically significant questions that have shaped Western and Middle Eastern civilisation.

Move from studying philosophical and theological problems to investigating them as a researcher in your own right. Focus on Philosophy and the study of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic analytic theology in conversation with each other, informed by analysis of the spiritual practices that these faiths incorporate.

Our department has a strong research profile in analytic theology, and we'll provide support for you to pursue your own research project.

Assessment and feedback

Your work will be assessed in a variety of ways:

  • you'll write 4,000-word essays
  • you’ll give presentations on philosophical problems in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
  • you'll write a research proposal and complete a reflective journal for the skills element of Research Skills and Dissemination Practice
  • you'll present a paper, chair a session, and complete a funding proposal for the dissemination element of Research Skills and Dissemination Practice

You will also receive assignments throughout your course which will provide constant feedback on your development and help prepare you for your assessments.

Careers and skills

Studying philosophy and theology develops skills that are highly sought after by employers and transferable to many different careers, such as marketing, education, finance, IT, the charity sector, tourism, and leisure industries, as well as into academia.

Career opportunities

  • Higher education teaching and research
  • Chaplain
  • Local government officer
  • Policy officer
  • Social researcher
  • Business analyst

Modules

This module is intended to develop the student's understanding of what is required in academic research, and provide support in preparing them for their dissertation. It will also give students experience of all aspects of dissemination of philosophical research, including collaboratively organising a conference at which each student will present and defend a paper.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,590

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,900

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent in Philosophy, or joint programme including Philosophy, or Theology where you can demonstrate significant engagement with Philosophy.