MA (Hons) Economics/Theology & Religious Studies
Course Overview
This joint honors course offers a unique exploration of how economic principles and religious thought have profoundly shaped human society. You will analyze the allocation of scarce resources through the lens of modern economics while investigating the cultural, historical, and political impact of world religions. The program provides a powerful interdisciplinary framework for understanding the forces that drive and guide our world.
Key Program Highlights
- Study the foundational principles of economics, a discipline with historic roots at Glasgow dating back to Adam Smith.
- Gain critical insight into major world religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.
- Learn ancient biblical languages like Greek and Hebrew from scratch to study primary religious texts.
- Examine the intersection of faith, economics, and society within diverse cultural and political contexts.
- Learn from approachable experts in both fields within a supportive and engaging academic environment.
Course Overview
This joint honors course offers a unique exploration of how economic principles and religious thought have profoundly shaped human society. You will analyze the allocation of scarce resources through the lens of modern economics while investigating the cultural, historical, and political impact of world religions. The program provides a powerful interdisciplinary framework for understanding the forces that drive and guide our world.
Key Program Highlights
- Study the foundational principles of economics, a discipline with historic roots at Glasgow dating back to Adam Smith.
- Gain critical insight into major world religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.
- Learn ancient biblical languages like Greek and Hebrew from scratch to study primary religious texts.
- Examine the intersection of faith, economics, and society within diverse cultural and political contexts.
- Learn from approachable experts in both fields within a supportive and engaging academic environment.
