General description

The Master’s degree program in Religions and Culture in Contemporary Societies focuses on the study of contemporary religion using the methods of social sciences. The program’s basic modules address the basic principles of religious studies and societal theories. Some of these modules take the form of block seminars that enable the rapid acquisition of required skills. The “Religion and culture in contemporary societies” module group intentionally goes beyond the scope of Europe and North America. The focus on research is particularly reflected by the “social sciences research” module and practically implemented through the Master’s thesis. This field of study can be taken in English.

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or cultural studies (within at least the framework of a minor program of study with 60 ECTS credits). Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree in a social sciences or cultural studies may be admitted upon special review. Applicants who do not possess sufficient specialized knowledge will be granted admission with restrictions. The following degree programs, among others, are considered to be social sciences or cultural studies: Sociology, Ethnology, Popular Culture Studies, Political Science, Educational Science, Media and Communication Science, Business and Economics, History, and Theology etc. Students also need to have completed coursework in quantitative or qualitative methods worth at least 12 ECTS credits. Students with missing credits in these areas will have to make them up as an additional requirement during the Master’s program.

ECTS credits

120 ECTS Credits