Program Overview
This Philosophy of Religion and Ethics course explores foundational questions in philosophy, religion, and ethics. Taught online, students engage with digital resources and discuss key concepts like divine nature, justice, and religious practices. The program provides a strong foundation for research or professional development in these fields and enhances skills in critical thinking and expression.
Program Outline
Philosophy of Religion and Ethics PGCert - University of Leeds
Degree Overview:
This online course addresses fundamental questions in philosophy of religion and ethics. Taught entirely online, this PGCert course draws on the School’s outstanding research in philosophy of religion and ethics (PRE). You’ll use a variety of digital learning resources to explore key issues in the field of PRE. This online course is open to students from a variety of backgrounds, so if you have a personal interest in philosophical and religious questions, or you want to develop your knowledge of philosophy and religious studies for professional development purposes, this course is for you. You can also study this course for a PGDip or MA qualification. You’ll study the same content, but take additional modules and be able to complete a dissertation.
Outline:
Course Structure:
- There are two modules in the philosophy of religion strand of the course:
- A module examining concepts of God. You choose one of these modules if studying the PGCert.
- You also take a core module in ethical theory, and choose one from a range of optional modules on different ethical themes, such as life and death, the environment, and the nature of justice.
Year 1 Compulsory Modules:
- Module Name: Introduction to Ethics: Reasons, Motivation, Obligations and Happiness
- Credits: 15
Year 1 Optional Modules (Selection of Typical Options Shown Below):
- Module Name: Justice: Fairness, Equality and Diversity
- Credits: 15
- Module Name: Global Environmental Ethics
- Credits: 15
- Module Name: Business Ethics
- Credits: 15
- Credits: 15
- Credits: 15
- Module Name: Philosophy and Spiritual Practice
- Credits: 30
- Module Name: Concepts of God
- In addition, you make regular contributions to discussion forums, and write one or more essays.
- The discussion forum contributions and essays determine the final module mark.
Teaching:
- This course is taught entirely online, so you can fit your studies around your social and professional life.
- You’ll also be able to discuss issues arising from your studies with other students through our forums.
- You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.
Careers:
- This course will be of interest to teachers of Philosophy and Religious Studies for professional development purposes.
- The course can also provide a route into a research degree in the fields of philosophy of religion and ethics.
- Equally, the important skills of argumentation and clear expression that are developed in the course will be valuable in a wide range of work settings.
Other:
- This course is open to students from a variety of backgrounds.
- You can also study this course for a PGDip or MA qualification. You’ll study the same content, but take additional modules and be able to complete a dissertation.
UK fees £3,834 (Total) International fees £3,834 (Total)
