Religion is a subject dominating media and water cooler discussions this week as the Pope pays his first visit to the UK. Explore the articles below to delve further into the subject of religion and visit OpenLearn's Religious Studies section to read even more.
Then if you wish to take your learning further, try out some free units in our LearningSpace (see below) or even take it up to another level by registering to study Religious Studies with the Open University.
What does it mean to be religious?
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Religion - we might know what they are, and even what we think their followers do. But do we really know what it means? Read more : What does it mean to be religious?
What is religion?
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People on their knees, or a moral code? Is there something more to religion? Read more : What is religion?
Is too much religion bad for you?
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Faith is fine - but can you take a good thing too far? Read more : Is too much religion bad for you?
Child spirituality
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Janet Seden explores the importance of understanding children’s spiritual needs Read more : Child spirituality
From our LearningSpace
Introducing religions
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This course introduces six major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism; exploring beliefs, practices, concepts and principles and their influence on world affairs.By... Read more : Introducing religions
MA in Religious Studies
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The Open University / Karen Parker
This MA discusses theoretical and methodological issues, utilises case studies of religions in modern Britain and elsewhere, and provides you with appropriate research training. ... Read more : MA in Religious Studies
Religion in history: conflict, conversion and coexistence
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The Open University / Karen Parker
Why has religion led to conflict? Is peaceful coexistence possible? Explore perennially fascinating questions, gaining a better understanding of contemporary problems through a historical perspective.This... Read more : Religion in history: conflict, conversion and coexistence
Introducing the philosophy of religion
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In this unit Timothy Chappell, Professor of Philosophy, asks what the words 'God' and 'religion' mean, and what it means to ask philosophical questions about... Read more : Introducing the philosophy of religion
Study unit: Studying religion
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Try this unit where you'll explore key concepts and methods of Religious Studies Read more : Study unit: Studying religion
Study unit: Religion today
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Try this unit which looks at the role of religion in shaping ideas, world-views and actions that have an impact on individuals Read more : Study unit: Religion today
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