University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia teaches “Religion & Globalisation,” a cross campus, multi-disciplinary project offering an intellectually rigorous and critical examination of the role of religion, faith and secularism in the world today. It includes undergraduate, postgraduate, campus community and public education elements.
The course offers an analysis of current events with sufficient historical perspective to explore the origins of the contemporary landscape of belief and non belief, especially as it pertains to economic, social and political aspects of globalisation.
In efforts to make FGI accessible to the wider campus and local communities, UWA has created forums for students across the university to discuss the role of religious faith (or lack thereof) in their lives, as well as hosting interfaith gatherings. UWA also hosts lectures and panel discussions open to the general public that will allow the local community to become acquainted with the topic of Faith & Globalisation and the high stakes involved in the relationship between the two.
Programme director: Elena Douglas
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is recognised internationally as a leading university. Their ground-breaking research, quality academic staff and state-of-the-art facilities offer a vibrant student experience. Students benefit from the strong knowledge base and teaching staff who have substantial international experience.
The university's strong foundation in research and teaching creates a scholarly environment which promotes the pursuit and rigorous critical interpretation of new information as well as the acquisition of knowledge. Apart from regular delivery of information (lectures, tutorials, supervised research, field trips and student placements), the university also provides students with opportunities to apply their knowledge on collaborative projects with business, industry, government and the wider community.
UWA students are also involved in more than 75 student exchange or study abroad programmes in North America, Asia and Europe. The university thinks globally in preparing its students to be citizens of the world. Formal agreements with nearly 230 institutions around the world provide a spirit of internationalism and these partnerships promote a lively exchange of staff, students, knowledge and ideas. UWA teaches several programmes offshore in Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila and Shanghai.
The university welcomes more than 4,500 international students to its academic programmes. Their Crawley campus is a multi-cultural and multi-faith community which includes students from 90 different countries. By reaching out to the world, UWA continues to enhance its reputation as a genuinely international university that is helping our students reach their goals and dreams.
