MA Religion, Ethics, and Politics at TU Dortmund University

The Master of Arts (M.A.) Religion, Ethics, and Politics is a 4-semester master’s programme in the Department of Humanities and Theology at TU Dortmund University, taught in English. Students work with topics such as religion and society: analysis of the role of religion in modern contexts, including its impact on politics and public life; philosophy and ethics: examination of fundamental and contemporary questions of moral reasoning, justice, and human responsibility.

Faculty: Department of Humanities and Theology  |  Department: Humanities and Theology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include religion and society: analysis of the role of religion in modern contexts, including its impact on politics and public life; philosophy and ethics: examination of fundamental and contemporary questions of moral reasoning, justice, and human responsibility; politics and populism: exploration of political ideologies, populist movements, and their ethical and religious dimensions; global perspectives: study of cross-cultural encounters, globalization, and the influence of worldviews on international relations; research orientation: development of analytical, theoretical, and methodological skills for independent academic inquiry.

Career pathways

Graduates work, for example, in international organizations and diplomacy; in political management; in Non-Governmental Organizations; in faith based organizations and churches; in foundations/public administration. Typical roles include political or religious education officer; journalist; political advisor; researcher.

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