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Study program
University
City

University of Erfurt
Religious Studies
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Religious Studies
M.A.
Degree
120
ECTS
English only
Language
Winter semester: 15 Jul
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Course Description
The Religious Studies Master's program combines an in-depth study of a chosen major with additional modules focusing on religious pluralism in historical and modern societies and on religion in complex societies, past and present. From the beginning, students choose from one of the following specializations: General Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, or Cultural History of Orthodox Christianity.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Relevant Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Religious Studies, History, Theology, Cultural Studies, Literature, or Humanities in general.
GPA (German System) 2.30
GPA Comment
A good degree (better than 2.3).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
CEFR English
min C1
TOEFL iBT
min 95
IELTS
min 7
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
Equally accepted standards are a Bachelor's degree in an English language program or six months of English language higher education experience in an English-speaking country. Moreover, each specialization requires reading proficiency in at least one additional relevant language. Relevant languages include (but are not limited to): General Religious Studies: German and/or any other modern language; Judaism: Hebrew; Orthodox Christianity: Ancient or Modern Greek, Russian, or another Slavic language; Islamic Studies: Arabic, Persian, Turkish, or Urdu.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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Applications are open from:
Winter semester:January 01 (German)January 01 (EU)January 01 (Non EU)
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Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
No application fee. The application is through the university online portal (click here).
Application Documents
Application documents:
- Completed application form.
- Unilateral letter of motivation.
- Tabular CV.
- Copies of certificates.