CK101 BA (Hons) Subject - Religions And Global Diversity
Overview
See information on Timetable Groups and Subject Combinations on the BA (Hons) - CK101 page.
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 8
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 3 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: NA
Delivery Method: In-Person
Connected Curriculum:
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Graduate Attributes:
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
No
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 8
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 3 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: NA
Delivery Method: In-Person
Connected Curriculum:
- Civic and Community Engagement
- Employability
- Global Reach
- Inter-and Transdisciplinary
- Research Based Teaching
- Sustainability
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- Quality Education
- Reduced Inequality
- Good Health and Well-being
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Peace Justice Strong Institutions
- Gender Equality
- Responsible Consumption and Production
- Life on Land
- Climate Action
Graduate Attributes:
- Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
- Effective global citizen
- Independent and creative thinker
- Socially Responsible
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
No
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Students take 15 credits as follows: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| RG1001 | Religions in the Contemporary World: An Introduction to the Study of Religions | 15 |
| Year 2 1 | ||
| 50-credit Subject | ||
| Students choose Option 1 or 2: | 50 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 50 credits from the following: | ||
| Elective Modules | ||
| Religious and Philosophical Traditions of Korea (10) | ||
| Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (10) | ||
| Contemporary Religions in Ireland (10) | ||
| Material Religion (10) | ||
| Folk Religion in a Global Age (10) | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Students take 50 credits as follows - 40 credits from Option 1 above and modules to the value of 10 credits from the following (including Language modules): | ||
| Elective Modules | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 10 credits from the following: | ||
| Semiotics and Anthropology (5) | ||
| The Rise of Christianity (5) | ||
| The Christian Gospels (5) | ||
Asian Languages: Up to 10 credits are available on special request, please consult with Dr Tatsuma Padoan. 3 | ||
Spanish, Portuguese and German: Up to 10 credits are available on special request, please consult with Dr Jenny Butler. 3 | ||
| 40-credit Subject | ||
| Students choose Option 1 or 2: | 40 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 40 credits from the following: | ||
| Elective Modules | ||
| Religious and Philosophical Traditions of Korea (10) | ||
| Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (10) | ||
| Contemporary Religions in Ireland (10) | ||
| Material Religion (10) | ||
| Folk Religion in a Global Age (10) | ||
| Students take 40 credits as follows - 30 credits from Option 1 above and modules to the value of 10 credits from the following (including Language modules): | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Elective Modules | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 10 credits from the following: | ||
| Semiotics and Anthropology (5) | ||
| The Rise of Christianity (5) | ||
| The Christian Gospels (5) | ||
Asian Languages: Up to 10 credits are available on special request, please consult with Dr Tatsuma Padoan. 3 | ||
Spanish, Portuguese and German: Up to 10 credits are available on special request, please consult with Dr Jenny Butler. 3 | ||
| 30-credit Subject | ||
| Students choose Option 1 or 2: | 30 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 30 credits from the following: | ||
| Religious and Philosophical Traditions of Korea (10) | ||
| Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (10) | ||
| Contemporary Religions in Ireland (10) | ||
| Material Religion (10) | ||
| Folk Religion in a Global Age (10) | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Students take 30 credits as follows - 20 credits from Option 1 above and modules to the value of 10 credits from the following: | ||
| Elective Modules | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 10 credits from the following: | ||
| Semiotics and Anthropology (5) | ||
| The Rise of Christianity (5) | ||
| The Christian Gospels (5) | ||
| 20-credit Subject | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 20 credits from the following: | 20 | |
| Elective Modules | ||
| Religious and Philosophical Traditions of Korea (10) | ||
| Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (10) | ||
| Contemporary Religions in Ireland (10) | ||
| Material Religion (10) | ||
| Folk Religion in a Global Age (10) | ||
| 10-credit Subject | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 10 credits from the following: | 10 | |
| Elective Modules | ||
| Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (10) | ||
| Contemporary Religions in Ireland (10) | ||
| Material Religion (10) | ||
| Folk Religion in a Global Age (10) | ||
| Year 3 1 | ||
| 50-credit Subject | ||
| Students choose Option 1 or 2: | 50 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Students take 50 credits as follows - all listed core modules (10 credits) and 40 credits of elective modules: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| Dissertation in the Study of Religions (10) (Compulsory) 4 | ||
| Elective Modules | ||
Students take modules to the value of 40 credits from the following: | ||
| Semiotics and Anthropology (5) | ||
| Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (10) | ||
| Contemporary Religions in Ireland (10) | ||
| Material Religion (10) | ||
| Folk Religion in a Global Age (10) | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Students take 50 credits as follows - all listed core modules (10 credits); 30 credits of elective modules from List A and 10 credits of elective modules from List B: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| Dissertation in the Study of Religions (10) (Compulsory) 4 | ||
| Elective Modules - List A | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 30 credits from the following: | ||
| Religious and Philosophical Traditions of Korea (10) | ||
| Semiotics and Anthropology (5) | ||
| Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (10) | ||
| Contemporary Religions in Ireland (10) | ||
| Material Religion (10) | ||
| Folk Religion in a Global Age (10) | ||
| Elective Modules - List B | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 10 credits from the following: | ||
| Semiotics and Anthropology (5) | ||
| The Rise of Christianity (5) | ||
| The Christian Gospels (5) | ||
Asian Languages: Up to 10 credits are available on special request, please consult with Dr Tatsuma Padoan. 3 | ||
Spanish, Portuguese and German: Up to 10 credits are available on special request, please consult with Dr Jenny Butler. 3 | ||
| 40-credit Subject | ||
| Students choose Option 1 or 2: | 40 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Students take 40 credits as follows - all listed core modules (10 credits) and 30 credits of elective modules: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| Dissertation in the Study of Religions (10) (Compulsory) 4 | ||
| Elective Modules | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 30 credits from the following: | ||
| Religious and Philosophical Traditions of Korea (10) | ||
| Semiotics and Anthropology (5) | ||
| Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (10) | ||
| Contemporary Religions in Ireland (10) | ||
| Material Religion (10) | ||
| Folk Religion in a Global Age (10) | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Students take 40 credits as follows - all listed core modules (10 credits); 20 credits of elective modules from List A and 10 credits of elective modules from List B: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| Dissertation in the Study of Religions (10) (Compulsory) 4 | ||
| Elective Modules - List A | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 20 credits from the following: | ||
| Religious and Philosophical Traditions of Korea (10) | ||
| Semiotics and Anthropology (5) | ||
| Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (10) | ||
| Contemporary Religions in Ireland (10) | ||
| Material Religion (10) | ||
| Folk Religion in a Global Age (10) | ||
| Elective Modules - List B | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 10 credits from the following: | ||
| Semiotics and Anthropology (5) | ||
| The Rise of Christianity (5) | ||
| The Christian Gospels (5) | ||
Asian Languages: Up to 10 credits are available on special request, please consult with Dr Tatsuma Padoan. 3 | ||
Spanish, Portuguese and German: Up to 10 credits are available on special request, please consult with Dr Jenny Butler. 3 | ||
| 30-credit Subject | ||
| Students choose Option 1 or 2: | 30 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 30 credits from the following: | ||
| Elective Modules | ||
| Religious and Philosophical Traditions of Korea (10) | ||
| Semiotics and Anthropology (5) | ||
| Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (10) | ||
| Contemporary Religions in Ireland (10) | ||
| Material Religion (10) | ||
| Folk Religion in a Global Age (10) | ||
| Dissertation in the Study of Religions (10) 4 | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Students take 30 credits as follows - 20 credits from Option 1 above and modules to the value of 10 credits from the following: | ||
| Elective Modules | ||
| Semiotics and Anthropology (5) | ||
| The Rise of Christianity (5) | ||
| The Christian Gospels (5) | ||
| 20-credit Subject | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 20 credits from the following: | 20 | |
| Elective Modules | ||
| Religious and Philosophical Traditions of Korea (10) | ||
| Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (10) | ||
| Contemporary Religions in Ireland (10) | ||
| Material Religion (10) | ||
| Folk Religion in a Global Age (10) | ||
| 10-credit Subject | ||
| Students take modules to the value of 10 credits from the following: | 10 | |
| Elective Modules | ||
| Islam: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (10) | ||
| Contemporary Religions in Ireland (10) | ||
| Material Religion (10) | ||
| Folk Religion in a Global Age (10) | ||
- 1
Most RG Year 2 and Year 3 modules are taught modules offered in alternate years on a rolling ‘Year A/Year B’ basis and may be taken by both second and final year students. Students are not permitted to complete the same module twice.
Year 2/3 modules available in Academic Year 2025/26 are:
AS3009, AY3003,RG2300 RG2312, RG2309, RG2314, RG3000
Year 2/3 modules available in Academic Year 2026/27 are:
Authority and Community in Contemporary Christianities, Hinduism and Indian Religions, Folk Religion in a Global Age, Western Esotericism and New Religious Movements, Religion and Migration, Ethnographies of Pilgrimage: Semiotic and Comparative Perspectives, Semiotics and Anthropology
- 2
A maximum of 10 credits in total of language modules may be taken across Year 2 and Year 3.
- 3
RG3000 is only available in final year
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.