Studying Religious Studies in combination with English and American Literature offers you the opportunity to combine two complementary humanities subjects, as both literature and religion are mainstays of human cultural practice. Religious Studies at Kent allows you to study religion and modern culture in dynamic and original ways. You study in a vibrant department, which offers a range of modules, from biblical to Asian traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity, as well as cutting-edge methodology modules taught by scholars who are at the top of their field. These modules cover psychological, sociological, anthropological and philosophical methods. English and American Literature at Kent is challenging, flexible, and wide-ranging. It covers both traditional areas (such as Shakespeare or Dickens) and newer fields such as American literature, creative writing, postcolonial literature and recent developments in literary theory. So this joint honours combination allows you to compare and contrast themes and ideas of religiosity that are found in the literature you study, as well as appreciate the literary skills and techniques used in religious texts.