Religion Courses

Explore religious issues and discover the role and importance of religion in the modern world with these flexible online courses.

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No study of the modern world is complete without religion – it plays a complex and controversial role in defining many of the personal and political issues of the era.

To understand what makes people tick, and how we can all work better together, you need to understand faith.

FutureLearn offers a collection of online religious studies courses designed to help you explore the issues surrounding religion. You’ll learn why religion matters, the role it plays in conflict, and how to better manage interfaith divides.

Whether you’re a religious studies student wanting to expand your expertise, or a new learner looking to know the fundamentals of faith, it’s never been easier to learn about religion online.

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