BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
Philosophy and religion are fundamental to shaping our ethics. And by shaping us as individuals they shape society as a whole.
Ethical thinking is unavoidable, difficult and demanding. The world's philosophical and religious traditions can help us cope with these demands.
You'll get a thorough introduction to:
Your modules will take different philosophical and theological perspectives and apply them to a range of questions such as:
Across both subjects your lecturers come from a wide range of backgrounds and use a variety of approaches. This results in diverse teaching and strengthens your studies.
This joint honours degree is a collaboration between two departments. Find out more about what it’s like to study in the:
"It changed me as a person. I enjoyed studying meta, normative and applied ethics as I was able to challenge the assumptions underpinning my beliefs. Many evenings spent discussing environmental ethics, consequentialism and realism taught me to have strong opinions that are loosely held."
Deborah Igunma, BA Philosophy 2019
Philosophy and religion are fundamental to shaping our ethics. And by shaping us as individuals they shape society as a whole.
Ethical thinking is unavoidable, difficult and demanding. The world's philosophical and religious traditions can help us cope with these demands.
You'll get a thorough introduction to:
Your modules will take different philosophical and theological perspectives and apply them to a range of questions such as:
Across both subjects your lecturers come from a wide range of backgrounds and use a variety of approaches. This results in diverse teaching and strengthens your studies.
This joint honours degree is a collaboration between two departments. Find out more about what it’s like to study in the:
"It changed me as a person. I enjoyed studying meta, normative and applied ethics as I was able to challenge the assumptions underpinning my beliefs. Many evenings spent discussing environmental ethics, consequentialism and realism taught me to have strong opinions that are loosely held."
Deborah Igunma, BA Philosophy 2019
