文学硕士-宗教研究

文学硕士（MA）学位有两种途径，分别是课程工作或论文。MA可以为教育，地区和国家政府机构，私营部门以及工业界的就业做好准备。该学位也是哲学博士（PhD）的入学资格。宗教研究试图将宗教理解为一种普遍的人类现象，并探索人们在思想和行动上表达其宗教承诺的各种方式。由于宗教研究课程的学生学习各种各样的社会和文化，因此在大多数学习课程中都可以从中受益。宗教研究论文旨在使每个人都能获得，无论其宗教背景如何。
In Otago’s Religion programme, you will critically examine religious beliefs and practices and their influence on human behaviour. You’ll investigate religion’s evolutionary origins, psychological underpinnings and historical development as well as its links with modern politics, law and social movements.Looking beyond ‘mainstream’ religions, you’ll examine those new forms of spiritual practice that have emerged alongside the traditional religions. Religion approaches these phenomena with both critical spirit and empathy and offers explanations that believers might be reluctant to accept, while also attempting to understand the believer’s point of view.Religion is as old as humanity itself. Despite the rise of science and modern technology, the majority of people in the world today are religious, and current demographic trends reveal that – as a whole – the world is becoming more religious. In order to understand humans, human history, and the contemporary world, we need to understand the multifaceted nature of religion and its place in human societies.<br>Religious Studies graduates can be found in many walks of life, including MP, UN adviser, lecturer, analyst, archivist, development organiser, and even a TV show host. <br>Excellent critical thinking and writing skills<br>The ability to find information analyse it in a logical and systematic manner and communicate it clearly<br>Wideranging knowledge of both human history culture and contemporary affairs<br>The ability to enter with empathy into the minds and hearts of others to understand what motivates and shapes their behaviour