The literary nature of the religious studies field lends itself well to distance learning. An online degree allows for flexibility and convenience while you hone critical thinking, writing, and research skills. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers, not limited to those in the realm of religion or faith.
What is Religious Studies?
Religious Studies explores the expression of religion in human culture. As a student, you explore ideas about the divine and the ways religious concepts are expressed in texts, rituals and belief systems. You also examine religious history and figures.
Objective, critical analysis is essential. Religious Studies is not limited to a single tradition or religion; it encompasses all religions from all cultures and all times. In contrasts with Theology, which may be subjective and is denominational.
Religious Studies is relevant to many other academic fields, including history, literature, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, psychology, politics, gender studies and the arts.
Studying religion is a pathway to many postgraduate courses, including education, business and law. Graduates also enter the workforce as teachers, editors, administrators, writers, counsellors, researchers and ministers.
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