Religions are systems of meaning that include ideas, symbols and practices. They are universal and found in every society. Religions may challenge or support sociopolitical arrangements, they may seek to address the existential condition of humans, or they may provide radically different ethics or ecstatic rules for us to live by. Many religions today are transnational, existing with their local colour in myriad countries around the world. 

This major explores the complex relations between religions and social, cultural, legal and political changes in society, from ancient times to present. You’ll also explore the latest thoughts on issues of religion relating to person, self, gender, ethics, art, history, colonialism, race, security and international relations.

Key Features

• This major draws on Macquarie’s research excellence in religion, history and society, examined from the disciplines of ancient history and anthropology. 
• You’ll learn transferable critical and analytical thinking skills as you consider the practices and practitioners of religion from a diversity of viewpoints and disciplinary perspectives. 
• You’ll develop key research skills as you learn how to use and contextualise primary source materials on religion in society. 
• You’ll acquire key transferable communication skills as you write and speak about complex and original ideas around religion in society for diverse audiences. 
• Macquarie is ranked in the top five in Australia for arts and humanities (Best Global Universities, US News & World Report, 2018) and in the top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018). 
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for overall student experience and for teaching quality and learning resources in humanities, culture and social sciences (QILT, 2017).

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