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Theology and Religious Studies: Religious Studies – (M.A.)
University of Amsterdam
Graduate School for Humanities
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 10,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | Dutch English | ||
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Housed within the largest Faculty of Humanities in the Netherlands, this programme offers students the study of religion in a broad context, as well as opportunities for interdisciplinary studies.
The one-year Master's programme in Religious Studies offers a wide range of possibilities for the study of religious texts, traditions and practices and their interactions with various cultures, from a literary, historical and/or social sciences perspective. The general track described here is primarily explorative in character. It offers students from other disciplines a broad and cohesive programme of study. Housed within the largest Faculty of Humanities in the Netherlands, this programme is able to offer students the opportunity to study religion in a broad context, as well as unique opportunities for specialisation and interdisciplinary studies. In addition to the general track, specialisations are currently offered in: Western Esotericism Islam in de moderne wereld (in Dutch only)
This programme will end in 2012Contents
The programme consists of a combination of core courses, electives, tutorials and a thesis. The general track allows for a combination of courses from other specialisations together with other courses in the humanities.
Programme outline
The Master's programme in Religious Studies yields 60 ECTS credits: 42 credits for core courses, electives and tutorials and 18 credits for a Master's thesis.
The specific number of credits a student is required to obtain through coursework is determined by the admissions committee and is based on the student's previous qualifications. Fulfilment of all the requirements will take at least one year.
Specialisations
Students in the Master's programme in Religious Studies can choose the following English-taught specialisations:
- Biblical Studies
- Religious Pluralism in Europe
Thesis
The Master's thesis reports on research carried out by the student under the supervision of two academic staff members involved in the programme. The subject of the thesis must be mutually agreed upon by the student and the academic adviser(s). Researching and writing the thesis should take at least ten full weeks. The final text should contain between 20,000 and 25,000 words.
Degree requirements
Students who successfully complete this programme receive a Master's degree in Theology and Religious Studies and the title Master of Arts (MA).
Credit transfer
Students who show exceptional promise during a Regular or Professional Master's programme are encouraged to continue their studies in a Research Master's programme. Once students are admitted to the Research Master's programme, they can transfer credits earned during their previous course of study towards their Research Master's degree. The examination committee determines which courses qualify for transfer.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: A1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
The University of Amsterdam:
The University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of full and partial scholarships for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships have specifically been designed to offer talented, ambitious and dedicated students the opportunity to pursue a Mast
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