








In this diploma you’ll investigate a variety of questions and themes in religious studies and philosophy from historical and contemporary perspectives. You’ll explore human systems of thought and practice, both ‘secular’ and ‘religious’. This will allow you to engage with wide-ranging and often controversial issues affecting different cultures and societies across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. As you engage with the core disciplines of religious studies and philosophy you’ll develop critical skills and expertise in a range of key methodologies and approaches.
**Key...
In this diploma you’ll investigate a variety of questions and themes in religious studies and philosophy from historical and contemporary perspectives. You’ll explore human systems of thought and practice, both ‘secular’ and ‘religious’. This will allow you to engage with wide-ranging and often controversial issues affecting different cultures and societies across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. As you engage with the core disciplines of religious studies and philosophy you’ll develop critical skills and expertise in a range of key methodologies and approaches.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Consider a range of current questions and themes in both religious studies and philosophy.<br/><br/><br/>- Engage with key philosophical debates about ethical and other fundamental questions.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn about various religious practices and beliefs in relation to differing cultures and societies.<br/><br/><br/>- Approach these disciplines from both historical and present-day perspectives.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Distance Learning
Provider Details
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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