Theology and Religious Studies - Exploring a Discipline

Overview

The Theology and Religious Studies - Exploring a Discipline MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam will give you the knowledge and skills you need to help build bridges between people from different faith traditions and so contribute to that improved social cohesion. If you want to become part of that, this track might be for you.

As a student of the track Exploring a Discipline, you are given both the freedom to delve deeply into a religious topic of your choice, and the guidance to get the most out of this specialisation. Studying in the inspiring environment of the city of Amsterdam and the multi-religious Faculty of Theology at the Vrije Universiteit, you will be able to pursue your own area of interest within the field of theology and religious studies.

You will find this one-year programme ideal if you:

• want to deepen your expertise in, and knowledge of, a particular discipline or topic within theology or religious studies;

• are already a professional in the field of theology or religious studies (minister, teacher, chaplain, etc.) and want to deepen your knowledge.

Start working

When you’ve finished the Master’s Theology and Religious Studies, you will be a specialist in your chosen discipline, theme, or theological tradition. This will qualify you for a  range of professions, such as:

• policy advisor on religion in governmental and NGO contexts;

• editor in the field of religious publishing;

• specialist in the field of religion and law;

• advisor or manager of educational programmes in the field of religion and society;

• theological advisor to institutions with a religious background;

• Spiritual caregiver (geestelijk verzorger).