Overview

This one-year degree Religion and Pluralism, Ancient and Modern programme from University of Groningen focuses on relations between Jews, Christians and Muslims in the antique world and how these relations have formed our modern society.

We will explore concepts as religious pluralism, politics, and their many interfaces globally in particular.

Job prospects

As a graduate you can become an adviser and policymaker on interreligious issues and multicultural society. You may work in cultural organisations and companies in the public sector. In addition, you can work in the media.

You can become a teacher of religion or philosophy. If you want to pursue an academic career, you can follow this track as a specialization within the Research Master's programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jews, Christians, and Others: Pluralism and Politics in the Greco-Roman World

Texts of Terror

Historical Methods in Early Christianity

Muslims and non-Muslims: The Emergence of the Islamic State in Late Antiquity

Reception and Re-Use of Authoritative Texts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 22 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A grade list of the marks of your bachelor's degree programme with an explanation of the followed courses.

Sufficient proficiency in English is required. Minimum requirements: TOEFL 580 paper/237 computer/92 internet or IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 on each part).

Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Arts, Philosophy or Social Science (e.g. Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology). Depending on your former study and courses a reading package will be provided.

A letter of motivation to the admissions board, outlining your interest in the programme, including your motivation and expectations (max. 1 page), accompanied with a writing sample of an academic paper, preferably your Bachelor's (or Master's) thesis.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19200 EUR / year

≈ 19200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Job prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Groningen

Funding

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