MA Religious Studies at Heidelberg University

Students of Religious Studies analyse religious ideas, practices and materialities from an empirical-cultural perspective and endeavor to understand them in their respective historical, cultural and societal contexts.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Institute for Religious Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); English-taught and German-taught and German and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Master’s degree programme in Religious Studies consists of a theoretical-methodological component that focusses on either religious history or current religious developments as well as a research- and practice-oriented compulsory elective module. The partially variable structure of the degree programme enables students to consolidate their specialisations from the Bachelor’s programme, and to therefore develop their skills profile in accordance with their respective career goals.

Career pathways

The partially variable structure of the degree programme enables students to consolidate their specialisations from the Bachelor’s programme, and to therefore develop their skills profile in accordance with their respective career goals.

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