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This new Certificate focuses on the use of Philosophy as a tool for analysing the nature and truth of religious beliefs and values, and on the two religions – Christianity and Islam – which have the greatest number of adherents.
Candidates who successfully complete the Certificate in Philosophy, Religion and Ethics may be eligible to enter the second year of the BA in Philosophy, Religion and Ethics programme at Heythrop College, University of London. We also offer undergraduate programmes in Divinity and Theology.
The programme provides an introduction to key themes in the study of philosophy, religion and ethics, and seeks to address issues of meaning and truth in these areas. You will gain an understanding of key texts, events, doctrines, theories, interpretations and arguments relating to the study of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics. You will also acquire a range of transferable skills, including the ability to select and organize material from a range of sources, represent the views of others with fairness and integrity, and produce clear, well-structured written work - skills which are valuable in many walks of life.
The Certificate consists of 4 modules.
The programme has been developed by Heythrop College, established in 1614, a specialist College of theology and philosophy within the University of London. The skills you will gain are valuable in many walks of life. Theology is useful, not only for those working with one of the churches but also for teachers, those in social services or other occupations that are concerned with people and their values.
You have 1-5 years to complete the Certificate. The total fee payable to the University is £1,120. Please note that this figure does not reflect any annual fee increase and assumes completion in the minimum study period permitted.
The study materials that we send you include:
Note: You need to provide your own textbooks - so before you register for the programme we do advise you to consider the facilities available to you locally, and how accessible books are likely to be.
You can either study independently at a pace that suits you, or enrol for additional classes at a local institution (either full or part time) and benefit from the more formalized support this provides.
| Application deadline | 17 September (non-EU) 17 October (EU) in the year before you intend to sit your first examinations |
| Registration deadline | 30 November |
| Despatch of study materials | Shortly after your registration form is received |
| Start studying | As soon as you receive your study materials |
| Examinations take place | May |