Philosophy & Religion Religion MA 2018 entry Duration: Full-time: one year, Part-time: two years Study mode: Full-time, part-time kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught-courses/religion-ma.aspx In this distinguished MA degree, students can tap into our rich tradition of excellence in textual, theological and philosophical study while also gaining perspective on ways religion shapes and is shaped by the contemporary world. Attracting students from around the globe, the MA in Religion offers an outstanding range of teaching from internationally leading scholars, with the option to follow one of four pathways of study or to forge your own path. Key benefits King s is home to a large, vibrant Department of Theology and Religious Studies, with special expertise in Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Buddhism and a variety of contemporary religious movements within and outside these traditions. The Department is ranked joint third in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research (Research Excellence Framework 2014). Our teaching makes the most of London s immensely diverse and rich religious culture and resources, including many places of worship and the collections of the British Museum and the National Gallery. King s central location offers easy access to numerous libraries across London. Students develop key transferable skills which can lead to a variety of different careers. Course details The MA in Religion is designed to be both rigorous and flexible. Under the umbrella of a single MA, you will have the choice of four pathways that can be tailored to your interests. If you wish to gain a deeper understanding of religion in the contemporary world from political, sociological and anthropological perspectives, follow the Religion in Contemporary Society pathway. For a comprehensive understanding of Christian thought and practice as it has been reasoned and debated over the centuries, take the Systematic Theology pathway. The Biblical Studies pathway introduces students to the world, text and context of the Bible in antiquity and in the modern world, reading it as literature and as a theological text. The Jewish Studies pathway opens up the richness of Jewish texts and experience from antiquity to modern times, with particular attention to current issues in multi-religious societies. The final option available to you is to not follow a pathway and to instead forge your own path, choosing the MA-level teaching you desire from across our diverse and interdisciplinary Department of Theology and Religious Studies and beyond.
Religion MA King s College London kcl.ac.uk 2 Teaching We strongly believe that teaching and research should be closely related. All our teaching staff are therefore research-active, many enjoying international reputations as leaders in their fields. Our commitment to original research means that we can introduce students to new discoveries in a diverse range of fields being explored by our staff. If you are a full-time student, each week we will provide six to eight hours of teaching through lectures and seminars. We will expect you to undertake 34 hours of independent study. If you are a part-time student, each week we will provide two to four hours of teaching through lectures and seminars. We will expect you to undertake 17 hours of independent study. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work. Assessment Methods of assessment vary between modules, but typically involve the submission of some coursework (usually an essay) and a written examination. A few modules are assessed through only one of these methods. Regulating body King s College London is regulated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. Course structure Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits. Required modules for all pathways You are required to take the following module: Dissertation (60 credits) Optional modules MA Religion (without a pathway) In addition, you are required to take up to 120 credits of optional modules, of which 40 credits may be taken from outside the Department with the permission of the programme convenor from a list of optional modules which may typically include: Interpreting the Bible (20 Old Testament (20 Passages (20 Advanced Greek Texts A (20 Advanced Greek Texts B (20 Reception, Representation (20 The Bible and Archaeology (20 Visions (20 Innovation (20 Modern Doctrine (20 Interpreting the Bible (20 The Christian Text (20 in Systematic Theology (20 Methods in Jewish Studies (20 Other Perspectives (20 Sexuality and the Body (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew I (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew II (20 Classics of Sufi Literature (20 (20 Regional Buddhism (20 Thinking (20 Condition (20 Texts A (20 Texts B (20 The Gospels (20 Advanced Hebrew Texts (20 Art as a Theological Medium (20 Biblical Studies pathway In addition you are required to take two optional Interpreting the Bible (20 Old Testament (20 Passages (20 Interpreting the Bible (20 Old Testament (20 Passages (20 Advanced Greek Texts A (20 Advanced Greek Texts B (20 Reception, Representation (20 The Bible and Archaeology (20 Visions (20 Innovation (20 Modern Doctrine (20 Interpreting the Bible (20 The Christian Text (20 in Systematic Theology (20 Methods in Jewish Studies (20
Religion MA King s College London kcl.ac.uk 3 Other Perspectives (20 Sexuality and the Body (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew I (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew II (20 Classics of Sufi Literature (20 (20 Regional Buddhism (20 Thinking (20 Condition (20 Texts A (20 Texts B (20 The Gospels (20 Advanced Hebrew Texts (20 Art as a Theological Medium (20 The following typical optional modules are associated with the pathway: Reception, Representation (20 The Gospels (20 The Bible and Archaeology (20 Texts A (20 Texts B (20 Advanced Greek Texts A (20 Advanced Greek Texts B (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew I (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew II (20 Advanced Hebrew Texts (20 Religion in Contemporary Society pathway In addition you are required to take two optional Visions (20 Interpreting the Bible (20 Old Testament (20 Passages (20 Advanced Greek Texts A (20 Advanced Greek Texts B (20 Reception, Representation (20 The Bible and Archaeology (20 Visions (20 Modern Doctrine (20 Interpreting the Bible (20 The Christian Text (20 in Systematic Theology (20 Methods in Jewish Studies (20 Other Perspectives (20 Sexuality and the Body (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew I (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew II (20 Classics of Sufi Literature (20 (20 Regional Buddhism (20 Thinking (20 Condition (20 Texts A (20 Texts B (20 The Gospels (20 Advanced Hebrew Texts (20 Art as a Theological Medium (20 The following typical optional module is highlighted as being associated with this pathway: Innovation (20 Systematic Theology pathway In addition, you are required to take two optional Modern Doctrine (20 credits) Interpreting the Bible (20 credits) The Christian Text (20 credits) Interpreting the Bible (20 Old Testament (20 Passages (20 Advanced Greek Texts A (20 Advanced Greek Texts B (20 Reception, Representation (20 The Bible and Archaeology (20
Religion MA King s College London kcl.ac.uk 4 Visions (20 Innovation (20 Modern Doctrine (20 Interpreting the Bible (20 The Christian Text (20 Methods in Jewish Studies (20 Other Perspectives (20 Sexuality and the Body (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew I (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew II (20 Classics of Sufi Literature (20 (20 Regional Buddhism (20 Thinking (20 Condition (20 Texts A (20 Texts B (20 The Gospels (20 Advanced Hebrew Texts (20 Art as a Theological Medium (20 The following typical optional module is highlighted as being associated with the pathway: in Systematic Theology (20 Jewish Studies pathway In addition, you are required to take two optional modules (40 credits) from a specialist list that may typically include: Methods in Jewish Studies (20 credits) Sexuality and the Body (20 credits) Other Perspectives (20 credits) Old Testament (20 The Bible and Archaeology (20 Interpreting the Bible (20 Passages (20 Reception, Representation (20 The Gospels (20 Methods in Jewish Studies (20 credits) Sexuality and the Body (20 credits) Other Perspectives (20 credits) in Systematic Theology (20 Modern Doctrine (20 The Christian Text (20 Classics of Sufi Literature (20 Thinking (20 (20 Regional Buddhism (20 Innovation (20 Visions (20 Condition (20 Art as a Theological Medium (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew I (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew II (20 Advanced Hebrew Texts (20 Texts A (20 Texts B (20 Advanced Greek Texts A (20 Advanced Greek Texts B (20 The following typical optional modules are highlighted as being associated with the pathway: Introductory Biblical Hebrew I (20 Introductory Biblical Hebrew II (20 Advanced Hebrew Texts (20 Old Testament (20 The Bible and Archaeology (20 Exile and Identity: The Jews of Christian and Muslim Spain (20 Credits; outside the Department) A History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict (20 Credits; outside the Department) Part-time students on the MA Religion with a pathway are required to take 40 credits within the specialist list for their pathway and 40 credits of optional modules in their first year. In their second year they are required to take the 60 credit dissertation module and 40 credits of optional modules. Part-time students on the MA Religion without a pathway are required to take 80 credits of optional modules in their first year. In their second year they are required to take the 60 credit dissertation module and 40 credits of optional modules. King s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-todate, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Religion MA King s College London kcl.ac.uk 5 Location This course is primarily taught at the King s College London Strand Campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the optional modules that you select. As a capital city, home to a mix of people of hugely diverse backgrounds, London will offer you tremendous opportunities as a student of religion. Numerous religious groups with very different beliefs, rituals, practices and religious art exist nearby. Our central location means we have access to such unrivalled resources as the National Archives, the British Library, the British Museum, the National Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Lambeth Palace Library, to name only a few. Career prospects Our graduates use the skills and knowledge that they develop with us to pursue careers in teaching, journalism, media, civil service, policy consultancy, museum work, community organisations and the church or other religious institutions. Others have continued their studies to further research. Fees and funding Full-time & part-time tuition fees UK The UK tuition fees for the 2018-19 academic year are available on the course web page. Full-time & part-time tuition fees EU Current regulations allow some students to pay UK tuition fees on the basis of their EU citizenship or residency. Until these eligibility criteria are changed, the EU tuition fee will remain the same as the UK tuition fee. The UK tuition fees for the 2018-19 academic year are available on the course web page. Full-time & part-time tuition fees International The International tuition fees for the 2018-19 academic year are available on the course web page. Deposit When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment. The UK/EU deposit is 500. The INTERNATIONAL deposit is 2,000. For further information, please visit the fees and funding section of our website (kcl.ac.uk/study/ postgraduate/fees-and-funding/index.aspx). Additional costs/expenses In addition to your tuition fees, you can also expect to pay for: books if you choose to buy your own copies clothing for optional course related events and competitions library fees and fines personal photocopies printing course handouts society membership fees stationery graduation costs travel costs for transportation around London and between campuses. Disclaimer This PDF was produced in August 2017. Although it was up-to-date at the time it was produced, please make sure you check our website (kcl.ac.uk/study) or contact us directly for the very latest information before you commit yourself to any of our courses. Contact us +44 (0)20 7836 5454 140817CT