Certificate
of Higher Education in Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
*New for
2009*
Is this
programme for me?
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. The Universityalso offer
undergraduate programmes in
Divinity and Theology.
Programme
aims
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.
Programme
structure
The
Certificate consists of 4 modules.
Prestige and
career progression
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.
Flexible
study at a reasonable cost
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.
Study
materials
The study
materials that The Universitysend you include:
-
The Arts Good Study Guide by
Ellie Chambers and Andrew Northedge
-
Student
handbook and Regulations
-
Subject
guides
-
Past exam
papers and Examiners' reports
-
access to
online resources and reference materials, including a
Virtual Learning Environment and Online Library.
Note: You need
to provide your own textbooks - so before you register for the
programme The Universitydo advise you to consider the facilities
available to you locally, and how accessible books are likely
to be.
Study
support
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.
Summary of
key dates
|
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 |
