School of History, Religions and Philosophies

About

Our degree programmes cover the rich histories, systems of religious belief, and philosophical traditions of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

We are unique for being the original and path-breaking UK higher education institution that specialises in teaching and researching history, religion, and philosophy in a critical, decolonial, and interdisciplinary manner. We have led and continue to lead the world in research and education provision that not only makes sense of history, religion, and philosophy in a transformative way that challenges mainstream and Global North-centric models.

We are also the principal intellectual home of scholarly efforts that explore in-depth the dynamic histories, religions, and philosophies of the Global South.

"This is a vibrant, highly motivated, interdisciplinary, and outward-looking School which boasts unparalleled expertise in the histories, religions, and philosophies of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. 

 

With our highly diversified and internationally acclaimed research and pedagogical proficiencies, and a world-leading range of postcolonial, decolonial, and interdisciplinary approaches, we offer a transformative learning and research environment, one that is sustained by a truly inter-cultural approach to the histories, systems of religious belief, and philosophical traditions of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East."

— Professor Ayman Shihadeh, Head of the School of History, Religions and Philosophies