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Religionswissenschaft (Nebenfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – Religious Studies at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Minor subject on how religion changes and influences politics or the economy, researching the function of religion in society through texts, images, objects, architecture and films.

Faculty: Fachbereich 03 Social Sciences and Philosophy  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; minor subject (Nebenfach), only in combination with a major; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Content, methodological and theoretical foundations of Religious Studies.

Career pathways

Graduates gain insight into theoretical, methodological and historical foundations of the field.

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Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent; knowledge of two foreign languages at level B1 (one may be Latin or ancient Greek at Latinum/Graecum level). A major subject must be chosen. International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026; summer semester 2027: not yet announced.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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