Theology and Religious Studies (research)

Overview

As a student in the Theology and Religious Studies (research) programme at the University of Groningen, you will explore the impact of local and global socio-economic and political developments on religion, and how religion contributes to such developments. A staff member whose research interests in religion matches your best will act as your supervisor throughout the programme.

You will acquire an overview of central debates in the study of religion and develop key research skills by following three compulsory core modules. We offer four specialization routes within which you can develop your individual research profile and skills. 

Your individual, tailor made route within the programme consists of a combination of optional modules from one of the one-year master specializations, research traineeships, (individual) tutorials and writing a thesis and a research proposal. 

The modules, traineeships and tutorials are designed to equip you with in-depth knowledge of specialized subjects, together with subject-specific methodological skills. The final specialization occurs in the Research Master's thesis, which forms the basis of a PhD thesis proposal or an application for research funding.

Job prospects

A degree in Theology and Religious Studies (research) provides a perfect background for:

• admission to PhD programmes at national and international institutes and universities;

• positions outside academia for which academic research skills are required;

• positions as a civil servant, advisor or policymaker with local and national government;

• teaching positions.