Department of Religions
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Welcome
Welcome
At SOAS, in the Department of Religions, you can study a wider range of religious traditions connected to Asia and the Middle East than at any other university in the UK
Our diverse expertise, comprehensive resources and interdisciplinary approach produce a unique learning and research environment that is both inter-cultural and innovative in design.
Our global standing
Top 10 in UK for Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Top 20 in UK for Arts and Humanities
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
2nd in UK for International Faculty
QS World University Rankings 2025
Meet our academics
The department's academic expertise covers the breadth of global religions.
In Religions, we examine religion, religious experience and religious intersection through a wide range of lenses spanning 2000 years in Asia and the Middle East. These we align with contemporary society for relevance and impact.
