Overview

The South Asian Cultural and Religious History (Classical Indology) programme from Heidelberg University covers a broad range of different topics with equal attention being paid to philosophical aspects as well as the cultural, social and political dimensions. Students’ linguistic and interpretative skills are systematically honed in reading courses focussing on joint readings of texts in Sanskrit and Pali.

Key Features

During the course of study, students take courses that improve their ability to critically analyse and interpret texts in Sanskrit. At the same time, they also learn about social, cultural and religious history and are familiarised with local scientific traditions and philosophies.

Seminars on manuscriptology and source studies convey the basic knowledge required to understand source material. Therefore, the subject is geared toward both historical and modern South Asia and uses philological, cultural scientific, theory-based and interdisciplinary approaches. Currently popular topics include initiations, life cycle rituals, festivals, pilgrimages, religious services and sacrifice rituals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural, Social and Religious History

Philosophy and Scientific Traditions

Source Research

Methodology of Cultural Sciences

Poetics

Narrative Literature and Dramas

Buddhism Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-04-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-31 00:00:00
Starting 2024-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-30 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious Studies Asian studies View 27 other Masters in History in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission to a Master’s degree programme

Certificate of the undergraduate degree programme

Certificate of enrolment from the most-recently attended university.

Proof of previous achievements in the Master's degree programme

Students applying for a transfer or change of institution from a non-German university must also submit: a certificate of transferable grades from the relevant subject area

Statement of sufficient financing for completion of the course of study. This does not apply for applications from EU/EEA member states and applicants with a German university entrance qualification.

Uncertified copy of the applicant’s passport (page with name in Latin script). Applicants from EU/EEA member states may alternatively submit a copy of their personal identity card.

For applicants with certificates from Vietnam, the People's Republic of China and India: Original of the APS certificate from the relevant Academic Examination Body.

Tuition Fee

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International

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1500 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.

EU/EEA- Fees and contributions: 151.05 € / Semester

Living costs for Heidelberg

922 - 1397 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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