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BA Religionswissenschaft (Religious Studies) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Researches individual religions and their links with society and culture, past and present, from a worldview-neutral perspective. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Fakultät für Geschichte, Kunst- und Regionalwissenschaften  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Two phases: a foundation year on cross-tradition history of religions, first methodological skills and theoretical approaches, followed by an advanced phase.

Career pathways

Varied career perspectives, with the focus "Religion in cultural and regional contexts" preparing mainly for further research-oriented study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). Language requirements: English at CEFR B2. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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