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University of Bonn

Ecumeniсal Studiеs

M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Christian Studies
M.A.
Degree
60
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Winter semester: 01 Jul
Application Deadlines
1 Year (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter semester
Mode of admission:
without admission restriction 
Application:
directly at University
Study mode:
On campus

Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in one of the following fields: catholic theology, history of religion, Jewish studies, old-catholic theology, philosophy of religion, protestant theology, religious education, religious studies, sociology of religion, orthodox theology or another related field.

MInimum standard period of study: 4 years.
Required ECTS credits: 240.

The university degree must provide proof of in-depth knowledge of a Christian denomination and its scientific reflection/interpretation based on elements of the degree program providing at least 60 ECTS CP or comparable knowledgе.

GPA Comment

No minimum GPА.

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

languageEnglish
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes

Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven with the following language tests: TOEFL, or IELTS. Applicants are exempt if they can show that they have achieved the matriculation standard for a university from an English-speaking school and/or the completion of a university degree in a program conducted at least partially in the English language. Exceptions are brought before the examination board. Documentary evidence of proficiency in German is not required.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines



Special Deadline Case:
Winter semester: The first deadline is April 30th; the final deadline is July 1st.

Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction 
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at University
Application Fee:

none

Application Documents


During the application process, you will be asked to upload the following documents, in Pdf format:

  1. School leaving certificate.
  2. Bachelor's degree(s) and the transcript(s) of records; master's degree(s) – if any – and the transcript(s) of records.
  3. English language certificate, unless you have previously completed a university degree in a program conducted at least partially in the English language (see language requirements).
  4. Letter of motivation.
  5. CV.
  6. The scholarship application, in case you are interested in applying for the MESt Faculty Scholarship.
  7. A sample of written work of a maximum of 10 pages (selected parts of seminar papers, bachelor's theses, etc.), which provides adequate grounds for the evaluation of the applicant's qualification. The following criteria will be considered when assessing the written sample:
    1. Fundamentals of academic writing.
    2. Ability to adequately present and reflect academic problems and theories.
    3. Ability to theoretically describe and interpret present and historical phenomena of Christian theology and culture, on the basis of the applicant's previous studies.

The applicant is to confirm in writing that the text was written independently, that none other than the specified sources and aids were used, and that any and all citations are denoted as such.

Incomplete applications will not be considerеd.

Location


1
University of Bonn

Further Information


For more information please check the

Course Website