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UNI Glos RPE India 23
Well that was a trip and a half. This is the second time that we have taken students to India and whilst the format of Delhi, Haridwar and Rishikesh was largely the same as in 2019 the experience was all…
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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics
Welcome to the course blog for Religion, Philosophy & Ethics at University of Gloucestershire.
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Human Capital
In the third video essay in God, Politics and Power, I examine the concept of human capital. Just as much as there has been an objective transformation of capital through financial innovation, then there has been a subjective one. At…
Welcome to new RPE students!
As we approach the start of term – a quick post to welcome all the RPE students joining us! There are loads of archives here of posts – and will be new ones shortly… In the meantime, feel free to…
Why Kierkegaard’s Philosophy is Your Secret Weapon for Navigating Life’s Big Questions
Hey future philosophers! If you’re reading this, you’re probably knee-deep in A-levels, pondering university choices, and maybe even stressing about what comes next. Sound familiar? Let’s talk about how Søren Kierkegaard (a 19th-century Danish thinker) might just become your new…
Celebrating Brilliance: Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics Students Shine at Dissertation Poster Exhibit
‘The Loft’ at the University of Gloucestershire buzzed with intellectual energy this week as Level 6 (third-year) Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics (RPE) students showcased their dissertation ideas at the annual poster exhibit. Presenting in a dynamic gallery space of ideas,…
Why Plato’s Symposium is a Must-Read for Aspiring Philosophy Students
If you think philosophy is all abstract theories and dusty textbooks, Plato’s Symposium will surprise you. This ancient text tackles one of humanity’s messiest, most relatable emotions: love. But it’s not just about romance—it’s about desire, wisdom, and how philosophy…
RPE Students invited to get involved in grass roots environmenatl projects
This week , as part of our placements module Engaging Humanities, students were invited to spend placement time with the Stroud Valleys Project, based, believe it or not, In Stroud. Sharon Gardham, a long term friend of the RPE department…
The Goddess at Uni Glos
Today we are really happy to host Kelly Buriss Goddess and Wicca initiate and M.A. research student at University of Bristol. Kelly graduated from the RPE degree here at Uni Glos last year with first class honours and has been…
100% Graduate Outcomes – Great news
100% of our students from the BA in Religion Philosophy and Ethics are in professional level outcomes within 15 months of finishing. In the recently published Graduate Outcomes Survey for those that graduated from UoG in 2022, the BA in…
‘The Complete University Guide, University League Tables 2025 has ranked RELIgion, philosophy and Ethics AT UNI GLOS 6th in the country for student satisfaction.’
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End of year social Thai Style
Personally, I can’t believe that the academic year has gone to so quickly and that out current L6 students will be going on to some amazing new places. Some are going on to teach, others to continue their studies at…
Buddhism in our Midst
This week students on the Contemporary Religious Landscapes were invited to the New Kadampa Buddhist meditation centre in Cheltenham as part of their exploration of the towns religious landscape. This was an excellent opportunity to immerse themselves in this emergent…