Religion and Global Futures (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth

Religion and Global Futures is an English-taught M.A. that examines contemporary and emerging forms of religion from a global perspective and their links to issues such as climate change, social inequality, international conflict, migration and social cohesion. It builds research and critical thinking skills and allows interdisciplinary study across fields at the University of Bayreuth.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); part-time study possible (maximum 20 credit points per semester)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Location: Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Students study contemporary religion in a global context, including translocal movements and encounters between religious traditions and regions, and can take courses in sustainability, political science, economic history, global nutrition and public health, anthropology, sociology, Islamic studies and African studies. Study abroad at a partner university for one or two semesters is possible.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in international development, diplomacy, global security, media, NGOs, public relations, civil service, health and social care, education, public policy, journalism and culture and heritage; the programme also prepares for doctoral research in the Study of Religion and adjacent fields.

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