These lectures are designed for post 16 students and will last 1 hour. Where applicable, each session has been aligned with content delivered on the A Level syllabus but is designed to give students an idea of how the subject would be taught at the university level.
Typical lecture content could include:
1. Religious Identity: What does it mean to be a Christian, Muslim, Hindu, etc. in Britain today?
In this session we will explore the rituals and actions identified in GCE and GCSE specifications for this topic, but also ask deeper questions about living from a religious perspective in today’s society, comparing religious viewpoints with the norms and assumptions of contemporary secular adults and young people. By attempting to stand in their shoes, we’ll try to see what it feels like to be a practicing religious believer today.
2. Implicit Religion.
In this session we will consider religion outside of religious institutions and traditions. Using the sociological and analytical tools of Implicit Religion we will explore the ways in which football, music, video games and television series have become ‘religious’. Considering these case studies will help us ask questions about what we mean when we use the word ‘religion’; and how people are adapting secular activities to provide meaning and value for themselves.
How to book: Please contact [email protected] if you would like to book a session.