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full-time master Religious Studies - Leiden University

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locatieLeiden
diplomama
typeregulier
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur11 maanden deeltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60974
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
With its world-class scholars and access to exceptional research collections, the programme offers the opportunity to explore a broad spectrum of religions and their manifestations from a comparative, multidisciplinary perspective.

Religion permeates our world and remains highly influential across all domains of human society, including politics, culture, and economics. Religion also plays a critical role in everyday life as it provides meaning, motivation, and social support for billions of people. Despite trends of secularisation in some areas, on a global level religious identification is actually growing and a majority of people around the world continue to be affiliated with religious organisations and communities. It is not a stretch to claim that no matter the region, the issue, or the historical period, knowledge of religion is essential for understanding the world.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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onderwijsvormen
group discussion, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, self study, seminar, tutorial
instruction modes

Our Religious Studies programme gives you considerable freedom to tailor your degree to reflect your interests. You can choose from three areas of specialisation, do an internship or an independent project in place of an elective, and pursue specific areas of interest not available elsewhere. All classes are taught by accomplished scholars at Leiden. Small classes ensure that you get the most out of your education.



objectives

The aim of the one-year Master's in Theology and Religious Studies programme is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of concepts and theories in religious studies as well as a range of other disciplines, and how to apply these to real-world empirical findings.
The acquisition of advanced academic skills in the interpretation of texts, the analysis and solution of conceptual problems, the ability to conduct scientific research and the effective communication of ideas are other key goals of the programme.

Opportunities are provided for students to gain professional experience by participating in an internship at an organisation.



Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Our graduates have pursued successful careers in research and in the public, private and non-profit sectors as editors, journalists, policy advisors, counsellors, and teachers of religion or philosophy. The MA programme in Religious Studies offers excellent preparation for students seeking a profession that requires advanced analytical skills and specialised knowledge of religion and its cultural, geographic, and historic context.

Examples of the diverse roles of our graduates include:

  • Teacher of religion and society at a secondary school
  • PhD candidate at an international university
  • Political party officer
  • Consultant at McKinsey & Company
  • Member of staff at the Dutch Ministry of Defence
  • Traineeship for the Municipality of The Hague
  • Policy officer in Diversity and Inclusion

If you are interested in a career in the educational sector or if you want to work with communication or knowledge utilisation in relation to religion, you may want to consider the two-year variant of our programme, the MA Religie en Levensbeschouwing.