Religion and the Common Good

The course is aimed at everyone interested in studying faith in action in today’s world. We focus on the relevance of religion to modern life. Whether you be a recent graduate of Theology and Religious Studies, a teacher of Religious Education, a leader in a “Faith School”, a person active in a charity organisation, or someone called to religious ministry, this course is for you.

This MA course lets you dive into a critical questions of faith in action in contemporary society. You will explore how people of faith have instilled life with religious meaning, and gain understanding of how beliefs and values are relevant to the world we share. Critical engagement with questions of religion and politics, moral philosophy and applied ethics, is a valuable experience in its own right – perfectly suited to anyone seeking to ask big questions concerning life’s meaning and what we should do. The course also addresses the application of these questions in professional contexts. It will help develop careers in teaching, provide additional knowledge and understanding for anyone holding a role with a faith organisation, give essential postgraduate experience for those planning to go on to a PhD, and it will give you an edge in the professional job market.

You will be taught by a team of exceptional tutors, all researching and publishing in their fields, with expertise in topics such as pastoral theology, faith relations, applied ethics, Christian education, and spiritual care. This MA is shared with the National Institute for Christian Education Research as well as the Kent and Medway Medical School.

All applicants for undergraduate programmes will need a minimum English level of IELTS or equivalent 6.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands. Some programmes require 6.5/7.0 – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For postgraduate entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands or equivalent. Some courses have a higher requirement – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For International Foundation entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, with no less than 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other bands.

If you have taken an IGCSE exam in English and have a Grade C, this will also usually be acceptable for most undergraduate courses.

We are also able to consider some non-UK English qualifications for entry. The International Admissions Team will advise if they are able to accept your English language qualification once you have applied.