# Religious Studies

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*In English and Russian*

Level of education Bachelor

Type of instruction Full-time

Duration 4 years

Programme description

- The bachelor’s programme ‘Religious Studies’ uses an interdisciplinary approach and is designed to train experts in religious studies
- Graduates acquire: fundamental knowledge in religious studies; fundamental theories and methods of research and project activities; and the teaching skills necessary for the implementation of the educational process based on modern methods and educational technologies
- The programme is interdisciplinary and is a complex synthesis of various humanities and social sciences (philology, sociology, anthropology, history, psychology and philosophy), natural sciences and computer science

Main courses

- Anthropology of Religion
- History of Religions
- History of Freethinking and Atheism
- Psychology of Religion
- Freedom of Conscience
- Sociology of Religion
- Phenomenology of Religion
- Philosophy of Religion
- History of Philosophy
- Latin
- Esoteric Theories of Religion

Our advantages

- St Petersburg University is one of the largest centres in Russia for the study of religion and religious organisations with unique teaching staff.
- Students master sociological and anthropological methods of studying religionism.
- Graduates are able to understand the nature and specific features of modern religious studies problems.
- Students have the opportunity to take part in academic mobility programmes and successfully continue their academic career at the most prestigious universities in the world.
- Graduates are highly demanded in the labour market in various fields of activity. They can work in: state, public and commercial organisations; educational institutions and scientific institutes (including the State Museum of the History of Religion); government bodies; museums; mass media; tourism; and advertising.

Career opportunities

**Practices at**

- The State Museum of the History of Religion
- St Petersburg Classical Gymnasium No 610

**Professions**

- Educator
- Researcher
- Museum custodian
- Guide
- Journalist

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