The Master's programme Theology and Religious Studies: Research engages you with ins and outs of academic research in a specialized area within theology or religious studies. 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 Research Master's programme you will enroll in a number of study routes 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.
We offer eleven subjects that you can study in depth, but you can also put together another study package that suits your interests:
- Islam and Interfaith Relations
- Buddhist Traditions and Modernities
- Peace, Trauma and Religion
- Philosophy and Religion
- Biblical Studies and Digital Humanities
- Conflicting Identities in Early Christianity
- Contextual Bible Interpretation
- Biblical Exegesis
- Bible Translations
- Reformed and Evangelical Theology