MA Abrahamic Religions

How will I learn?

Each module is taught by a two hour evening session, typically of 10-15 students - once a week over the 11-week term. Additionally, you will have regular tutorials, normally on a one-to-one basis, to discuss work completed or in progress, and meetings with a supervisor in relation to the dissertation. Much of your knowledge and understanding therefore comes from individual work undertaken in preparation for seminars, and researching for coursework assignments. Seminars provide an opportunity to work in a group to explore, analyse and evaluate an area of study through interaction, discussion and oral presentations. Through the dissertation you will hone your skills in research, use of evidence, and analysis.

How much time will it take?

It is essential to attend the weekly classes –typically two evenings a week in term-time for a full-time student and one evening for a part-time student. Weekly reading and other preparation for classes or follow-up from them typically involves about a further six hours per module. Additionally, you will spend a similar amount of time researching or writing course work assignments and your final essay – some of this may fall out of term time. Most of the work is outside the scheduled weekly class hours, so that you can arrange it around your other commitments.

How will I be assessed?

Each module is assessed by coursework during the module or shortly after its end, and by a 4,000 word essay done by the end of the year. Coursework tasks vary from one module to another, to reflect the module content and learning outcomes. Examples may include book reviews or seminar presentations as well as essays.

A preliminary reading list for the MA Abrahamic Religions is available to view online.

Further information on the programme can be found in the Programme Specification and you can contact the Programme Convenor below:

Programme Convenor
Mr Ahmad Achtar
Telephone: 020 77954225
Email: a.achtar@heythrop.ac.uk