Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Politics and Religious Studies (LV2P)

In this rapidly changing world, new challenges are constantly arising – from climate change to new technologies, from identity politics to Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic – and the study of politics needs to respond. Liverpool Hope University seeks to engage with politics and political issues in the real world as they evolve and change over time. In doing so, the university actively encourages debate and discussion amongst students, encouraging a stronger awareness and appreciation of different points of view.

The Politics program will allow students to explore key ideas, institutions and politics in an international, national and local context. They will be taught by staff who are experts in their fields, who will teach them to engage with political research and develop the capacity to be an independent, critically-minded scholar. The course also aims to equip students with transferable skills to take into the world of work.

Religious Studies at Liverpool Hope University explores the practice and significance of religion in contemporary society through the study of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, African religion, and Indic traditions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. A balance between the study of religious texts and lived religion in the contemporary world is maintained throughout the degree. Religious Studies pays close attention to what supporters to these religions believe, and explores the very real differences that exist between various groups within each faith.

Throughout students' studies, they will analyze and contextualize the theology behind key religions to appreciate their history and their relevance to the social and political landscape. All of Liverpool Hope University's teaching is research-informed and students will be taught by highly-qualified academics, all of whom have a PhD in the area, who are both active and published researchers and committed teachers.