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Research Master in Theology – (M.A.)
Tilburg University
Faculty of Humanities
| Application Deadline: | January intake: December 1; NonEU/EEA: October 1; August intake: July 1; Non EU/EEA: April 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 2,598 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Tilburg / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that religion is a very important factor in the interplay between people and the development of humanity in general, individually as well as socially. A thorough study of religion, taking into account all its specific qualities and dimensions, is of paramount importance to our present-day society.
The Research Master ´s programme offers variety and excellence in all areas of religious studies and theology, with an emphasis not only on Christian and Jewish traditions but also on other, non-western religious traditions, those of Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism in particular, and non-institutional forms of religiosity and spirituality. The programme aims at highly talented and strongly motivated students.
Key-words are: in-depth academic knowledge of the research field of religious studies and theology, acquiring research skills, preparation for the PhD track and active participation in a wide range of research.
Contents
The research master's programme in Theology and Religious Studies consists of a major in one of the four key focus areas:
* Biblical Studies
* Systematic and Ethical Studies
* Liturgical and Ritual Studies
* Religious Pluralism
Each major consists of four courses of each 7,5 ECTS, followed by a master's thesis of 30 ECTS (see below).
Besides the major the programme consists of:
* A minor (15 ECTS). The minor courses are taken from one of the other majors, preferably the programme which is nearest to the student's major (Biblical Studies - Systematic and Ethical Studies/Liturgical and Ritual Studies - Religious Pluralism)
* A master colloquium (15 ECTS)
* Methodological skills, also including language proficiency (15 ECTS).
* Choice courses (15 ECTS)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Before applying, please make sure that you meet the following requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. While a bachelor in theology is not a prerequisite for admission to all fields of theology in the research master, additional course work may be required, depending on the field in which the student has graduated, and on the disciplinary field in which the student intends to specialise.
* An average score of 7.5 (out of 10) on their preliminary examinations in the second and third years of their completed Bachelor´s programme and a minimal score of 8 on their final Bachelor´s thesis, or equivalent scores for these study units in a non-Dutch higher education system.
* Sufficient talent, affinity and motivation with respect to doing scientific research, as demonstrated in the Bachelor´s thesis (or a comparable essay), or in a dedicated research proposal;
* Adequate knowledge of English is required. Please send in a true copy of ONE of the following English proficiency tests: Academic IELTS (min. 6.5 overall/6.0 on parts), TOEFL (min. paper based: 577, computer based: 233, internet based: 90; the TOEFL Institutional Code for Tilburg University is 9860) or Cambridge Proficiency. If you are an English native speaker or an EEA citizen who has studied in an English undergraduate programme, an English proficiency test is NOT required.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 577 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 233 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
The business programmes of the Faculty of Economics and Business have been accredited by the Association To Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Tilburg University, therefore, is proud to be distinguished as one of the very select group of European institutions to acquire AACSB accreditation.
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- Research MA in Theology
- Tilburg School of Humanities, International Relations Office
- Department Homepage
- University website
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