BA Philosophy and Religion

This joint degree offers the best of both Philosophical and Religious Studies.You will study the sacred texts and world philosophies taught by various religious traditions, alongside the writings of some of the greatest world philosophers.You will explore fascinating debates concerning human nature, conceptions of the divine, belief and doubt, existence, truth, and you'll reflect on the ways we think we know what we know.You will also learn a variety of methods for approaching such profound questions, and Manchester's emphasis is distinctive: for Religious Studies, we offer the opportunity to study a diversity of religious traditions and their texts, with special emphasis on their real-world impact and for Philosophy we offer both Analytic and Continental philosophy.