It discusses the ways in which all three faiths have responded to the challenges of modernity. It examines their origin in the land of Palestine, a cross-roads of ancient civilisation, and the way in which each tradition gradually took on its distinctive modern form. The second introduces students to the three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It examines Hindu mythology, the teachings of the Buddha, religious disciplines such as yoga and meditation, the expression of religious devotion in art and architecture, and the role of the two religions in contemporary political debates in Asia. The first introduces students to Hinduism and Buddhism. There are two core first-year papers in Religion. In the exchange programme you pay only your New Zealand fees and complete your qualification within the same timeframe as if you’d never been away. You may be able to do part of your study overseas through the University’s extensive student exchange programme or as a postgraduate student. The ability to enter with empathy into the minds and hearts of others, to understand what motivates and shapes their behaviour.Wide-ranging knowledge of both human history, culture and contemporary affairs.The ability to find information, analyse it in a logical and systematic manner, and communicate it clearly.Excellent critical thinking and writing skills.Our graduates have particular qualities valued by employers in many fields including:
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Religious Studies graduates can be found in many walks of life, including MP, UN adviser, lecturer, analyst, archivist, development organiser, and even a TV show host.
It is possible to cross-credit previous study in Religion at another university. No previous qualifications are required, only a lively sense of curiosity and a willingness to grapple with important but difficult and contentious issues. Students of any religion, or none, are welcome. By studying religion, you will learn to enter empathetically into a world of thought that may be very different from your own, without losing the ability to ask critical questions about it. Religion offers you the opportunity to become familiar with religious movements, their history and the influence they currently wield. In order to understand humans, human history, and the contemporary world, we need to understand the multifaceted nature of religion and its place in human societies. Despite the rise of science and modern technology, the majority of people in the world today are religious, and current demographic trends reveal that – as a whole – the world is becoming more religious. Apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) through the Dunedin campus in 2023 Apply Now Why study Religion?
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