Overview
You will learn not only how to formulate and answer existential questions, but through sustained academic dialogue you will also learn to develop a critical stance. This stance is informed by a broad Christian tradition, cultivated through academic rigor, and attuned to the current issues of contemporary society. We challenge you to expand your theological horizons while at the same time allowing you to navigate your own path according to your personal and professional interests.
Future career opportunities
The Master’s programme in Theology has a strong emphasis on career prospects by allowing students to focus on one professional path in their third year: research, education or spiritual care.
Research
You are invited to work closely with our experienced researchers who specialize in several areas of theological inquiry, such as public theology and ethics, the use of the Bible in politics and pop culture, the impact of globalization and secularism on minority communities, spirituality and mysticism, and many more. Through seminar-style discussions, you have the opportunity to directly engage with the current research of our academic faculty. You are also regularly invited to the professional research seminars where you not only interact with the instructors on a professional level but also connect with PhDs and other post-graduates.
Accreditation
This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).
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The centrepiece of this 3-year, English-taught programme consists of a series of in-depth topical seminars, which are informed by state of the art research and which all echo the identity of Theology in Nijmegen. In addition to a mandatory first-year seminar, these Core Theology Seminars are complemented by a combination of Theological-Vocational electives and free elective space. The programme is rounded out by a thesis in the third year.
Students have a lot of flexibility when it comes to planning and choosing their exact programme. You can, in essence, “build-your-own” theology degree within broadly framed structures that highlight the core aspects of our programme. Students also have the option of supplementing this open programme by fulfilling a selection of vocational tracks in: professional academic research, spiritual care (Dutch), education (Dutch), or even double-degree programme through a partner institution.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Apply before , International
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- 31 January: non-EU/EEA applying for a scholarship
- 1 April: non-EU/EEA (with housing support)
- 1 May: EU/EEA (with housing support) to 1 July
Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Nijmegen, Netherlands
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies View 22 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in NetherlandsExplore more key information
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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
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements
General requirements
In order to get admission to this Master's you will need a completed Bachelor’s degree in Theology or related area.
Language requirements
In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English. Non-native speakers of English* without a Dutch Bachelor's degree or VWO diploma need one of the following:
- TOEFL IBT
Minimum score: 100
Subscores: 22
- IELTS Academic
Minimum score: 7.0
Subscores: 6.5
- Cambridge C1 Advanced
Minimum score: 185
Subscores: 176
- Cambridge C2 proficiency
Minimum score: 185
Subscores: 176
- Pearson PTE Academic
Minimum score: 67
Minimum subscore: 61
- LanguageCert Academic
Minimum score: 75
Minimum subscore listening: 65, reading: 65, writing: 70, speaking: 75
* Applicants are considered to be a native speaker of English if they are from Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents13812 EUR / year≈ 13812 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2771 EUR / year≈ 2771 EUR / year
Additional Details
- Statutory tuition fee €2,771.00 per year
- Institutional tuition fee EU/EEA €2,771.00 per year
- Institutional tuition fee non-EU/EEA €13,812.00 per year
Living costs
Nijmegen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Radboud Scholarship Programme
The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.
NL Scholarship (for prospective students)
The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.
Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships
The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.
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