Overview

This Religious Studies degree programme at Ruhr University Bochum is suited for graduates in the following subjects

Religious studies

related subjects such as cultural science, history and social studies

Career

Graduates from this degree programme frequently work

as political consultants
in education and research
in libraries, museums and archives
in the media and PR industry
in the field of development aid

Programme Structure

It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields

Material history of religion (including six elective religious traditions)

Systematic religious studies

Religious research

Applied religious studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 13 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letter of admission, if an online application has been made
University entrance qualification (Abitur, Baccalauréat, Assessment test, etc.) and an officially certified translation in German or English
Degree certificate (Bachelor/ Master/ Diploma/ Staatsexamen etc.) about the completed studies in Germany or another country or equivalent (original certificate of completion, issued by the responsible examination office, showing subject(s), grade and date of completion)
Proof of the mandatory counselling interview (certificate issued by the faculty(ies) - in some cases the proof is transmitted digitally to the Registrar's Office)
Valid ID Card / Passport
Health insurance certificate (in the case of a new enrolment, further information in the box below)
Certificates of exmatriculation of all previous enrolments in the Federal Republic of Germany, showing the course of study (or courses of study), university semester and semester of study.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) does not charge tuition fees. The students must only pay a semester contribution fee of about €330 per semester

Living costs for Bochum

680 - 930 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Religious Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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