
Overview
Programme overview
The Master's research specialisation in Philosophy of Religion focuses on questions regarding the relation between philosophy and religion, in effect of modern and contemporary philosophy and religious experience. You will examine the works of such authors including: Agamben, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Weber, Freud, De Certeau, Foucault, Gauchet, Said and Taylor.
This programme is the only research master in philosophy in the Netherlands that offers a specialisation in philosophy of religion. It is also closely connected with the Center for Contemporary European Philosophy, meaning you will learn from and work with experts in the field.
What will you learn?
- Gain a theoretical understanding regarding faith and religious practices, and the link between philosophy and religion
Link the subject of religion to other philosophical fields such as philosophical ethics, political philosophy, philosophical anthropology or the history of philosophy
- Get valuable experience designing, conducting and presenting your own research
Career prospects
This programme has been designed for people with the ambition to do research. Graduates tend to fall into one of three groups:
- A majority of the students continue their research within academia by applying for a doctoral programme in the Netherlands or abroad. We take particular pride in the fact that more than 75 percent of our graduates manage to obtain a PhD position within two years of graduating.
- A second group goes on to teach philosophy at secondary schools.
- And a third group enter research-related professions outside of education.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Specialisation seminar
- Elective research seminar
- Elective course
- Methods and Skills
- State of the Art Paper
- Research Master's thesis
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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September intake:
Non-EU/EEA applicants
- 1 April: Final deadline
EU/EEA applicants
- 1 July: Final deadline
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or in a related discipline (in the latter case, students must have acquired at least 60 EC in Philosophical disciplines. The applicant must have a degree with merit or distinction or equivalent. Meaning: a student’s weighted grade-point average in Philosophy in the 2nd and 3rd year of their Bachelor's/Master's programme must be the equivalent of 7.5 or more (on the Dutch scale of 10).
- A proficiency in English
- Highly motivated. The applicant has to demonstrate to the Examination Board that they have serious research interests and skills. They must write a motivation letter and send a writing sample which can help evaluate their research and writing skills.
- Due to the COVID-19 outbreak which has led to the temporary closure of test centres, Radboud University currently also accepts the iBT TOEFL Special Home Edition. For all other questions regarding the coronavirus please visit our FAQ.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
16000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16000 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2209 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2209 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Nijmegen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
We have a number of scholarships available only for international Master’s students. You can find the full list, including details about eligibility requirements and how to apply, on the university's website
- Please do note, that most of these scholarships are not fully funded. The Radboud Scholarship Programme (RSP) is the only scholarship that offers both fully and partially funded scholarships.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.