ObjectivesThis course provides you with the opportunity to study the full range of major world religions. You can also study secular religions such as humanism and existentialism. Comparative religion is a very interesting discipline as it draws upon a number of other subjects including sociology, psychology and philosophy.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements This course is subject to the general minimum entry requirements of the University. We require you to have passes in five subjects at GCE/VCE/GCSE, which must include 12 units of study from 3, 6 or 12-unit awards with at least one 6 or 12-unit award. Although you need not have studied religion before, it is important that you have a strong interest in the subject. We welcome applications from students who may not have the minimum entry requirements, but have an interest in the subject and the potential to succeed.
Academic titleBA Religion and Education
Course descriptionCourse Structure
Year 1 - The Development of Religious Tradition
The Academic Study of Religion and Education Philosophical Concepts in Religion and Education
The Development of Islam
The Judaeo-Christian tradition Religion in the Indian Sub-continent: Hinduism and Sikhism
The Religions of China and Japan.
Year 2 - Contemporary Religious Experience
Secular Religions and new Religious Movements
Contemporary Buddhist Experience
The Diversity of Christianity Sikhism: The Heritage of the Sikh Gurus
The Faith of Islam Religion, Ethics and Education.
Year 3 - Religion in Society
Research Methods for Religion and Education Religious Communities in Britain.
Gender, Education and Religion.
Aspects of Religious Education.
Dissertation.