Teaching & modules
Modules
Required Modules
You are required to take the following module:
- Theory and Method in the Study of Religion and Society (15 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Modules
In addition, you are required to take up to 105 credits of optional modules, of which 45 credits may be taken from the Department’s Theology, Bible, and the Arts MA or from outside the Department with the permission of the programme convenor. A list of optional modules may typically include:
- International Politics and Religion (15 credits)
- Race, Gender and Religion (15 credits)
- Contemporary Religious Movements (15 credits)
- Religion and the Modern State: Global Perspectives (15 credits)
- Political Theology (15 credits)
- Religion, Spirituality and Health (15 credits)
- Offence and Free Speech (15 credits)
- Asian Religions in Global Context (15 credits)
Part-time students on the Global Religion and Society MA normally take the 15 credits “Theory and Method in the Study of Religion and Society” module and 75 credits of optional modules in their first year. In their second year, they take 30 credits of optional modules and the 60-credit dissertation module.
Teaching methods - what to expect
We strongly believe that teaching and research should be closely related. All our teaching staff are therefore engaged in research that is earning them international recognition as leaders in their fields. With our commitment to original research, students are introduced to new discoveries as they happen, while we explore with them the relevance of current research for our societies, and for the careers they want to pursue.
If you are a full-time student, each week we will provide eight to ten hours of teaching through lectures and seminars. We will expect you to undertake 32 hours of independent study.
If you are a part-time student, each week we will provide two to six hours of teaching through lectures and seminars. We will expect you to undertake 16 hours of independent study.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Application closing date guidance
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time / Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, September to September, two years part-time
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026