Religious Diversity in a Globalised World (EM)

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Deze opleiding

What is the influence of religion on global developments? How does globalisation affect local religious traditions? What are the limits of tolerance and acceptance of religious diversity?

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA
typeonderzoek, 120 EC
taalvoornamelijk English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60827
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

In a globalised world, there is a need for experts on religion who can help explain and solve conflicts, who can find common ground to bridge differences between groups with various religious viewpoints and political aims. In this unique international two year programme we train these experts in understanding religious movements, identities, and diversity, and how such phenomena interact with wider social, cultural, political and economic environments, in both historical and contemporary contexts. It prepares you to make a difference in careers like diplomacy, international development, research, journalism, or social welfare.

The programme is offered by ReD Global, a network of European and Latin American universities and professional organizations, funded by the European Commission. If you are looking for a personalised learning experience in a world-leading interdisciplinary research environment, this is the programme for you!

The University of Groningen is the coordinator of the ReD Global programme. The main partners are Córdoba University and University of Coimbra.

For more information and application, please visit the ReD Global consortium website.

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

  • International classroom with the best students selected worldwide
  • Receiving a diploma from two institutions
  • Studying at different institutions, so traveling and studying combined
  • Getting specialized knowledge and teaching from specialists in different areas of expertise, with a personalized approach
  • Living in different cities and being close to the social/religious problems students will be assessing
  • Opportunity to select between a "Research Track" or a "Professional Track"

Studieprogramma

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opbouw
Semester 1
- Focus: Foundational courses on theories & methods in the study of religions.
- Disciplinary perspective: History, Anthropology, Sociology.
- Period: Antiquity, contemporary.

Semester 2
- Focus: Foundational courses on theories & methods in the Middle Ages, Humanism & early-modern history, incorporating and applying knowledge and skills on the study of religions.
- Disciplinary perspective: History, Philosophy, Philology.
- Period: Antiquity, Middle Ages, Early Modern, Contemporary.

Semester 3
- Focus: Religious Diversity & Social Inclusion in multifarious contexts.
- Disciplinary perspective: Trans-/interdisciplinary: e.g., Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology, Economics; each Research Track-Partner Institution defines a profile for 3rd semester offer with a distinctive "local flavour".
- Period: Contemporary, building on historical knowledge and skills acquired during 1st year.

Semester 4
- Focus: Thesis work (in any case co-supervised by 1st and 2nd semester hosts).
- Disciplinary perspective: To be defined in consultation with supervisors.
- Period: Historical + contemporary; students define focus, but in all cases need to link the historical with the contemporary (and vice versa).



1e jaar You start the first semester at the University of Groningen (UG), The Netherlands.
For your second semester, you move to either Universidad de Córdoba (UCO) in Spain, or Universidade de Coimbra (UC) in Portugal.
periode
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UG: The Construction of Religious Identities in Europe: the Greco-Roman World
10 EC
UG: Theories of Religion & Culture
10 EC
UG: New Historical Methods for the study of Christian Pluralism
5 EC
UG: Growth and Expansion of Religious Identities: Religious Disputes in in Late Antiquity
5 EC
UCO/UC: Learning Progression Route (LPR) – Module I Winter School “Knowledge is not neutral”
5 EC
UC: The Jesuits and religious controversies across cultures in a globalising world keuzevak
10 EC
UCO: Migrations of knowledge and culture: The Greek legacy in the construction of Western European culture keuzevak
10 EC
UC: Sinners and Saints: revolutions in hagiography, narrative and what it means to be human keuzevak
10 EC
UCO: Religious minorities in Europe, past and present keuzevak
10 EC
UCO: The Andalusian Exception? Religious diversity and co-existence on the Iberian Peninsula 8th-15th centuries keuzevak
10 EC
UC: Interreligious Dialogue and its limits in Late Antiquity and the Medieval world keuzevak
10 EC
UCO/UC: Learning Progression Route (LPR) – Module II (virtual) “Strength in Diversity”
5 EC
2e jaar In the third semester, you either choose to the “Research Track” or the “Professional Track". Students who choose the Research Track follow courses at one of the seven ReD Global Partner Institutions in Europe and Latin-America. Students who prefer the professional track will do an internship at one of the ReD Global non-Academic Associated Partners (professional organizations).
periode
1234
Learning Progression Route (LPR) – Module III (virtual) “Employability”
5 EC
Professional track with fulltime internship at professional partner institute keuzevak stage
25 EC
Research track at one of seven partner universities keuzevak onderzoek
25 EC
Professional track: Policy paper/project proposal
5 EC
Research track: PhD proposal for submission to PhD programme onderzoek
5 EC
Thesis afstuderen
25 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs99% en
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onderwijsvormen
case study, group discussion, individual assignment, individual guidance, internship, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, self study, thesis, tutorial, traineeship, working group
objectives
After graduation, you will be able to:
  1. Understand, analyse and explain changes and continuities in the historical, social, economic, cultural and political significance of diverse religious traditions and of attitudes toward religions and religious diversity, both within their contexts and comparatively.
  2. Utilize knowledge and experience in the field of religious studies to identify and formulate solutions to current societal problems and areas of inquiry with respect to social and cultur
study guidance
ReD Global has designed a novel and innovative curricular element compulsory for all students: the Learning Progression Route (LPR) entitled “Effective Communication for a Religiously Diverse World".
Master's students are expected to show a large degree of independence. If necessary you can make use of various forms of study supervision and study support. For example, you can contact a mentor or your study advisor. You will also receive structural supervision from the lecturer who is the specialist in the field of your thesis.

study load
1 ECTS = 28 hrs. of study. One year contains of 60 ECTS. You will have on average 8 hrs. of lessons per week on site, the rest of the hours is reserved for preparation of the classes and studying.
study abroad
The first semester is taught in Groningen. In the second semester, you will follow courses either at Universidad de Córdoba, Spain or Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal.
In your second year, depending on your specialization, you will study at one of the of the following universities: University of Groningen (The Netherlands), University of Córdoba (Spain), Coimbra University (Portugal), University of Bern (Switzerland), Universidad del Salvador (Argentina), Universidade de Brasilía (Brasil), Pontifícia Universidad Católica de Chile (Chili), and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México & Universidad de Guanajuato (México).

Toelating en kosten

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Arts (e.g. International Organizations, Middle Eastern Studies, Philosophy), or Social Sciences (e.g. Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Political Sciences). Depending on your former study and courses a reading package will be provided. We assume that you are aware of the concepts and theoretical discussions outlined in this literature at the start of the programme.

cijfergemiddelde
On average, grades for Bachelor-2 and Bachelor-3 courses should be 7.5 or higher (on a scale of 1 to 10). The quality of the bachelor's (or master's) thesis is very important.

cijferlijst
A grade list of the marks of your bachelor's degree programme with an explanation of the followed courses.

resumee
In English

toelatingsgesprek
After selection based on the motivation letter, the grade list and other information, an interview with the student is part of the procedure.

taaltoets
TOEFL score of at least 100 (internet, with a minimum score for reading/listening/speaking of 25, writing 27), or a minimum score of 7.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System; overall; 6.5. on parts) is required. As an alternative to the above-mentioned TOEFL and IELTS scores, a comparable Cambridge Proficiency score (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 185) or a certificate from the University of Groningen Language Centre with a CEFR C1 or higher score will also be accepted. Exemption granted if:

- You have a Dutch VWO certificate;
- You are a native speaker of, and have completed your full secondary level education in: the USA, Canada (only when taught in English), the UK, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
- You have completed a full-time Bachelor's programme (nominal duration of at least three years) in: the USA, Canada (only when English taught), the UK, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.

If English was the medium of instruction during your previous education, but you do not meet any of the above mentioned requirements, you are still required to provide proof of your English language proficiency.

reference letter
Two completed reference forms (in English)

motivatiebrief
Letter of Motivation in English (maximum 750 words), including a motivated statement on the applicant's preference for the ReD Global 2nd semester hosting institution.

studie kosten
bron: University of Groningen
bedrag kostenpost
€ 12000.00levensonderhoudper jaar
€ 750.00studiematerialenper jaar
€ 400.00visa/permitper jaar
inbegrepen in collegegeld
examination
registration fee

De stad

studievereniging

Gerardus van der Leeuw
Gerardus van der Leeuw is the study association of the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society at the University of Groningen.
Besides broadening activities (for example, lectures or career events) for both the Religious Studies and Theology programs, they organize relaxing activities such as get-togethers and trips abroad.

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Simone Forssell - Sweden
ReD Global offers students the unique opportunity to study in different countries and cultural contexts, together with diverse groups of students.

I graduated from Lund University (Sweden) with a Bachelor's degree in History of Religions. As part of this BA-programme, I also completed an Erasmus exchange at the University of Amsterdam and two semesters of Social Anthropology.

I always wanted to study abroad, in an international setting because I believe that it challenges your preconceived notions and presents you with different ways of viewing your own subject. For the study of religion, this cannot be emphasised enough, and in the ReD Global programme you get the opportunity to study with students from diverse backgrounds...
My fellow classmates have backgrounds in things such as media studies, political science and philology, and to be able to study with people from such varying backgrounds is both challenging and rewarding, and intellectually stimulating.I'm planning on doing the professional track in my second year, which includes an internship in the third semester. I chose this track because it aligns with my future career goals. If you do not wish to pursue a PhD directly after the Master, the professional track offers great opportunities to receive work training wihtin your chosen field, and to develop valuable relationships for your career.After finishing this Erasmus Mundus programme, I wish to work with policy making and questions relating to the intersection between migration, religion and social media.


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Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/4 University of Groningen
Religious Diversity in a Globalised World (EM)
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
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2/4 University of Groningen
Theologie & Religiewetenschappen
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
2 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
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3/4 University of Amsterdam
Religious Studies
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
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NAN% vrouw
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4/4 VU University Amsterdam
research
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
10 eerstejaars
30% vrouw
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Na de studie

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In ReD Global, you receive a degree (double degree) from both your first and second semester hosting institution if you successfully complete the joint programme.

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Following completion of this degree, you will be able to advise or write policy documents on different subjects - such as developmental assistance, or multicultural society. Job tracts include working for a government, in business, or at an NGO. Other options include media, or indeed education.

If you wish to pursue an academic career, you are perfectly prepared for obtaining a PhD-student position at national and international institutes and universities or start working as a researcher at a research institute, e.g. the Netherlands Institute for Social Research.



aansluitende masteropleidingen

instellingopleidinginstroomeisen
Utrecht UniversityLeraar VHO godsdienst/levensbeschouwing full-time,part-time educationalgeen aanvullende eisen
University of AmsterdamLerarenopleiding Godsdienst en levensbeschouwing educationalgeen aanvullende eisen
University of AmsterdamLerarenopleiding Godsdienst en levensbeschouwing part-time educationalgeen aanvullende eisen
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Potentiële beroepen

consulting and policy

In a globalized world, there is a need for experts who can help explain and solve conflicts that are further-reaching than ever before. You are able to provide well-founded advice on interreligious issues and multicultural society. This could mean working as a consultant or in an advisory position for the think-tank of a political party, for a body such as NATO or the UN, or for instance the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael.

media and journalism

The media often mis-portray religion, whether it is to do with terrorism or integration issues. Graduates of this programme will be able to add some much-needed nuance to the picture, whether at a publishing company, broadcasting, or a newspaper/news magazine.

phd-student
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Contact

Red Global Secretariat

Please contact us if you have any questions!

E: red-global@rug.nl
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