MA/Diploma/Certificate Religion, Politics and Society

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Since the 1990s, religious issues have assumed a growing importance in national and international political affairs.

This was dramatically highlighted by the September 11, 2001 attacks and the events that have followed since. This situation has obliged scholars of politics to take religion seriously while scholars of religion have to address theological topics that intersect with political issues.

The main goal of the masters is to provide students an advanced level understanding of the conceptual debates about the role of religion in contemporary global politics at a time when religion plays more than ever a major role in the politics of nation-states and the development of the international system.

The programme addresses major themes around the role of religion in politics and international relations in the contemporary world and allows students to research the role of religion in society and politics. It explores the theoretical and methodological approaches to the subject by focusing on the relationship between organised religions and the nation-state, as well as the global processes that promote religious conflict and conflict resolution. It also examines the public roles of religious communities and individuals and how political topics of secularism, tolerance, governance, intersect with religious groups and tradition.

This masters offers a unique bi-disciplinary approach that has been developed by internationally recognized scholars in the field of religion and politics such as Jocelyne Cesari. Tapping into the interdisciplinary expertise of the School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion, it operates with a groundbreaking method which mobilizes the scholarship of social sciences and religious studies to offer analysis on major issues such as: political violence, security, democracy, Human Rights and religious freedom.

This degree is ideal for building the theoretical and methodological skills of students of religion interested in interdisciplinary doctoral programs. It is also tailored to current and aspiring policymakers and analysts in international, national and regional governmental and non- governmental organizations engaged in management of conflict, diversity, inter-religious relations and community development.

Students can also exit with PGDip and PGCert.

Employability

Your degree will provide excellent preparation for your future career, but this can also be enhanced by a range of employability support services offered by the University and the College of Arts and Law.

The University's Careers Network provides expert guidance and activities especially for postgraduates, which will help you achieve your career goals. The College of Arts and Law also has a dedicated careers and employability team who offer tailored advice and a programme of College-specific careers events.

You will be encouraged to make the most of your postgraduate experience and will have the opportunity to:

  • Receive one-to-one careers advice, including guidance on your job applications, writing your CV and improving your interview technique, whether you are looking for a career inside or outside of academia
  • Meet employers face-to-face at on-campus recruitment fairs and employer presentations
  • Attend an annual programme of careers fairs, skills workshops and conferences, including bespoke events for postgraduates in the College of Arts and Law
  • Take part in a range of activities to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to potential employers and enhance your CV
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Requirements

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Modules

  • Religion in Contemporary Global Politics
  • Research Methods in Theology and the Study of Religion
  • History
  • Globalisation Since 1945
  • The Making of the World: Themes in Global History
  • Philosophy
  • Bioethics
  • Ethics and Global Ethics
  • Human Rights
  • Topics in Global Justice
  • Department of Political Science and International Studies
  • China and the World
  • Contemporary Perspectives on Conflict
  • Contemporary Security Challenges
  • Dilemmas in International Relations
  • Diplomacy and Statecraft
  • Doing Political Research
  • Fear, Cooperation and Trust in World Politics
  • Gender, Peace & (In)security
  • Global Cooperation on Global Problems
  • Global Environmental Governance
  • Globalisation and Governance
  • International Political Economy
  • International Relations Theory
  • Nuclear Weapons in International Relations
  • Political Psychology of Conflict and Cooperation
  • Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
  • Politics and the State
  • Post-Conflict Peacebuilding and International Order
  • Security Studies
  • The EU in a Globalised World
  • US Foreign and Defence Policy
  • Varieties of Politics
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    Use our magical AI system, to check your admission chances for this course.
    Tuition fee
    Apply by
    Start date
    Sep 2025
    Sep 2026
    Duration
    Campus
    Mode of study
    Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
    Offer response
    4 - 6 weeks after your application is submitted
    Backlogs accepted
    This course accepts backlogs