Theology and Religious Studies - Peace, Trauma and Religion

Overview

This Theology and Religious Studies - Peace, Trauma and Religion MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will explore and learn about theories, practices, and experiences. You will be well prepared to participate in this growing field of peace and conflict studies.

In a globalised world, every regional conflict affects, and is affected by, the wider international community. At the same time we observe the devastating influence of violent conflicts on individuals, as well as on relations within families and communities (trauma).

These developments have created a growing interest, both in the political and public arena, to explore and develop skills for peacemaking and peacekeeping – locally, regionally, and internationally – as well as for conflict prevention and post-conflict care, like trauma healing. These challenges are taken up in a variety of disciplines such as Political Science, Law, the Humanities and Medicine.

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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).