Spiritual abuse is the term used to name abuse associated with coercion and control within religious and spiritual traditions and related contexts.
Religion is more than just what people believe. It’s how they think, what they do, and who they feel connected to. It shapes every aspect of our world.
In the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Chester, the study of religion and philosophy encompasses 4,000 years of history and every continent. Members of the Department are experts on a wide range of traditions, such as Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and New Religious Movements. But they are also experts on things you might not expect, from animal welfare to addiction recovery, dieting, environmental sustainability, gender and sexuality, and even international politics.
Our videos look at these issues through the lens of religion, which helps us to understand the deep connections between seemingly separate events, and gain insight into what shapes people’s choices and behaviour.
Studying religion and philosophy gives you the knowledge and the skills not just to understand the world that you’re living in, but to change it.
Masks: There's more to it than you think
Clubbing: There's more to it than you think
Hoodies: There's more to it than you think
Watch previous live lectures from the Kitchen Sessions series.
Study Theology and Religious Studies With Us
Undergraduate courses available at University of Chester
| Course Title | Campus | Study Option | Start Date |
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| Philosophy, Ethics and Religion BA (Hons) | |||
| Religious Studies BA (Hons) | |||
| Theology BA (Hons) | |||
| Theology and Religious Studies BA (Hons) |
News From our Theology and Religious Studies Department
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September 29, 2021The ways in which the pandemic has shaped the lives of religious communities of all kinds across the UK are revealed in a report published today.
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September 28, 2021The University of Chester’s Chapel will light up in purple on Thursday (September 30), to show the University’s support for people in, or seeking, recovery from addictions.
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September 2, 2021An honest reflection on life as a priest in England, Scotland and Wales is shared in a new book, which challenges the Christian faith to be more rational, progressive and inclusive.