Overview

This unique international two-year programme at University of Groningen equips you with an understanding of religious movements, identities, and diversity, and how these phenomena interact with wider social, cultural, political, and economic environments – both in historical and contemporary contexts.

Features

The Religious Diversity in a Globalised World programme at University of Groningen prepares you to make a difference in careers such as diplomacy, international development, research, journalism, and social welfare.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Perspectives on Religious Diversity

Religion, Migration, and Transnationalism

Religion and Identity in a Globalised World

Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation

Religious Pluralism and Conflict

Research Methods in Religious Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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100

OR

5

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 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

100

OR

5

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, or another Bachelor in Arts (e.g. International Organizations, Middle Eastern Studies, Philosophy), or Social Sciences (e.g. Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Political Sciences). A reading package will be provided in advance.

A selection of previous education programmes is shown below under 'Transfer options'. However, this list is not complete. If your study programme is not listed, this does not automatically mean that you will not be admitted to the Master's programme.

On average, grades for Bachelor-2 and Bachelor-3 courses should be 7.5 or higher (on a scale of 1 to 10). The quality of the bachelor's (or master's) thesis is very important.

Certified copies of academic transcripts and, if applicable, a list of courses, including course credits, pending completion. If documents are not in English, the applicant should additionally provide a certified translation.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20500 EUR / year

≈ 20500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 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

Features

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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Scholarships Information

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