Overview 

The BA in Sociology, Politics and Religion at King's College London is the first programme of its kind in the UK, examining how religion, society, and political life shape one another in the modern world. Students draw on sociological, political, and anthropological perspectives to analyse religious belief and practice as living, evolving social forces. The subject matters because it equips students to understand how religion continues to influence politics, culture, and public life globally.

What You'll Learn

• The sociology of religion and how religious life is studied using social scientific methods

• Comparative political systems and how societies respond to global challenges

• Social and political thought as it has developed through history

• Myth, ritual, and symbol as tools for understanding religious and cultural meaning

• Religious traditions and how they are adapting in a changing world

• The reading and interpretation of sacred texts

• The relationship between religion, colonialism, and decolonisation

Learning Outcomes By the end of the course, students will be able to critically analyse the relationships between religion, society, and political systems using sociological and political theory. They will be equipped to compare political structures across different societies and assess how these interact with religious belief and practice. Students will develop skills in interpreting religious texts and traditions, alongside a strong grounding in social scientific research methods. These combined analytical and interpretive skills will prepare graduates for further study or careers requiring a sophisticated understanding of religion's role in contemporary social and political life.