Religious Studies

The Religious studies focuses on explaining the origin and function of religion and not on evaluating the truth of the beliefs of religion. It is a distinct area of study from Divinity, and considers practices as much as beliefs, Western and Eastern religions as well as ancient and modern ones.

Students who decide to study a topic related to religion, myth, or ritual are supervised by experts in the field of Religious Studies. Whether you are interested in theories of religion, Gnosticism, ancient Greek religions, or the social scientific study of religion, Aberdeen offers the opportunity to make use of our exceptional resources as you work on your thesis.

Our research

Theories of Religion; Theories of Myth, and Theories of Ritual

Gnosticism – Ancient and Modern
We research Gnosticism which is an ancient, long dead religion and Gnosticism, a modern, perennial, world view

Ancient Greek Religion and the Near East
We research Ancient Greek Religion from a cultural and historical perspective.

There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success. The Careers and Employability Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us, from first to final year – and beyond.