Theology and Religious Studies - Research Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Overview

Your religious convictions are the starting point of a journey, in which you will learn to critically develop your own worldview in dialogue with others.

Endorsing dialogue about theology and religious studies among (young) academics of diverse religious convictions is the first aspect that make this programme unique. Second aspect is developing a sustainable Talent Policy which trains you in the ins and outs of academic research.

Next to compulsory courses, during your Theology and Religious Studies - Research MRes programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will enroll in a number of specializations in your field of interest. And, note, there is a lot of freedom in how you will finally organize your programme. We encourage our students to become a community of learners and to engage with the Faculty’s life and research.

Entering the job market

Many have used the programme to prepare themselves for research intensive jobs in professional fields such as:

• researcher, policy advisor, and/or (speech) writer for research institutes, media, NGOs, or government at local, regional and national level and the business community;

• education (at secondary as well as higher professional education level);

• further specialization in churches, the media, coaching and spiritual care (for instance in health care and penitentiary system).