BA Abrahamic Religions

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This is believed to be one of the first such degrees in the world. It focuses on the three great monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam and the relations between them. All three faith traditions share a commitment to texts, to high moral standards and to a common philosophic background. All have had to wrestle with questions of interpretation.

Although Jews, Muslims and Christians have more in common than many members of the faiths realise, tensions between them underpin some of the key conflicts in the modern world. However, alongside the conflicts, understanding, respect and dialogue bring them together in an exciting and challenging way.

The degree offers you:

• A unique chance to study the three monotheistic religions

• High level teaching from Jewish, Muslim and Christian teachers

• Study of the Scriptures, ethical teachings, spirituality and mysticism of each religion

• Involvement in the theory and practice of interreligious dialogue

• A living contact with the life of the three communities.

You will have a sound knowledge of religions which you could use directly in teaching or in further postgraduate study. Your capacity to identify common ground, to understand and respect the views of others and to engage in dialogue will stand you in good stead in many areas of employment which deal with diverse communities.

This degree is good preparation for careers involving policy making and working with people from a range of cultural and religious backgrounds.

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