Theology & Religious Studies: Building Interreligious Relations

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

						
							Become an expert with the knowledge and skills to build bridges between people from different (faith) traditions in the masterprogramme Building Interreligious Relations.

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locatieAmsterdam
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60824
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

						Globalization has brought about a pluralization of the religious sphere, bringing other 'world' religions, such as Islam and different Asian traditions, to the West. The religious other is no longer an abstract figure but is seen in all her concreteness as neighbour, colleague, friend, spouse, etc. To increase social cohesion between people with various religious and non-religious backgrounds, we need 'border-crossers,' willing to participate in various forms of interreligious learning.

Through classes, reading assignments, visits to local communities, and an analysis of case studies, students will be prepared to effectively become interreligious bridge-builders in an increasingly multireligious world. By the end of this multidisciplinary programme that involves an internship and writing a master's thesis, they will have developed the knowledge and skills needed to work in a multireligious context and bring about a positive transformation.

This master's program is attractive to any who work in multireligious settings who wish to build interreligious relations within their schools, work or community environments.

Waarom aan de VU University Amsterdam?

The Faculty of Religion and Theology:

consists of excellent scholars with international reputations and connections in all the major fields of theology.
attempts to enhance the dialogue between the different religious traditions.
is enriched by students from other countries, who bring new and different perspectives on life and faith.
In March 2017 the Theological faculty was ranked nr 7 in the world by the QS World University Rankings

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, group discussion, group assignment, lecture, individual assignment, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, portfolio, project, internship, tutorial, working group, self study

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2021

aanmelding deadline : 1 juni 2021
collegegeld nog niet bekend

You need to apply before June 1st in Studielink. The registration has to be completed before August 31.

toelatingseisen

taaltoets
You must always present official test results proving your proficiency in English.

vooropleiding
Students holding a Bachelor's degree from a Dutch University (WO) are directly eligible for admittance in this Master's programme.

Students with a suitable HBO degree can apply for a premaster's programme (this programme is taught in Dutch). Our Admission Board will have to approve your request for admission.

inbegrepen in collegegeld

registration fee

examination

estimated monthly costs

bron: Nibud
bedrag		kostenpost
€	424	kamerhuur in Amsterdamboven landelijk gemiddelde
€	22	internet+tv
€	152	boodschappen/kostgeld
€	32	telefoon
€	117	verzekeringen
€	172	collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar
€	80	studieboeken en -spullen
€	29	drinken/snoep/snacks
€	77	uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen
€	30	contributies/abonnementen
€	132	vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie
€	42	vervoernaast de OV-kaart
€	45	overig

€	1292	totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181

Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft. Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.

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Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

20	studenten volgen deze opleiding
65%	daarvan is vrouw
12	eerstejaars gestart in 2019
67%	daarvan is vrouw
22864	studenten aan de VU University Amsterdam
58%	daarvan is vrouw

bron: StudieData

Op kamers in Amsterdam

115129	studenten studerend
47168	studenten woonachtig
€ 424	gemiddelde kamerprijs
	kamer betaalbaarheid
21 m²	gemiddelde kameroppervlak
	kamer beschikbaarheid

bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

Georgia Carter

Georgia Carter — Reflections on the Building Interreligious Relations Master's

I found the BIR Master's programme almost by chance, as I was already taking courses towards my Master's in Religious Studies at my home university. I wanted to see if the VU had an equivalent programme which I could participate in. However, much to my surprise and delight, I discovered that the VU offered a number of options within the Religious Studies Master's programme. My own research interests lie in the field of interreligious dialogue and relations, and I was amazed that the VU offers a Master's programme that focuses specifically on this incredibly important and interesting topic...

I would advise this programme to anyone interested in the field of interreligious relations—both from a research standpoint, as well as a practical standpoint. This programme has given me the tools to think critically about the conditions for and nature of interreligious relations, as well as a better understanding of how to practically apply my knowledge in a concrete setting. The students in my class were passionate about the topic, and eager to learn and engage with the material—the latter of which owed greatly to the excellence of the professors who coordinate the course. Dr. Marianne Moyaert and Dr. Gerdian Betram-Troost present the material uniquely from the perspective of their own academic context and training, and as a result provide a rich presentation of the course material. I found it to be a very inspiring course, which taught me a great deal about interreligious relations in both theory and praxis, while also encouraging self-reflexivity through personal reflection and group discussion.

lees verder ...

Maral Kahjeh

As a lawyer I specialized in Law & Politics of International Security. In light of the refugee crisis, radicalization amongst our youth and the general fear of religious extremism, I felt the strong urge to deepen my understanding of religion and to invest my time and energy in the necessary knowledge and skills for me to become a mediator between different groups in society.

...

I have absolutely found theoretical and practical answers to these questions and discovered many more questions and answers. Perhaps unexpectedly, I have also learned so much about myself and how I will be able to position myself as a mediator and a bridge builder.

For my internship I will move to Alexandria, Egypt where I will be involved in the day to day activities of the Jesuits cultural center and organize two dialogue events. I hope to learn more about the great work this cultural center does in the complex religious landscape in Egypt and get inspired on how to include the cultural sector much more in my work when I return to the Netherlands."

lees verder ...

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Studievergelijker

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1/22 VU University Amsterdam
Building Interreligious Relations

€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur

12 eerstejaars

66% vrouw

? uur contacttijd/week

100% Engelstalig

	deze opleiding	landelijk
algemeen oordeel	4.4	4.0
inhoud	4.1	3.9
docenten	4.3	4.1
studiefaciliteiten	3.8	3.8
studielast	-	3.5
studiebegeleiding	3.8	3.7

instelling	opleiding	instroomeisen
Utrecht University	Leraar VHO godsdienst/levensbeschouwing full-time,part-time educational	geen aanvullende eisen
Leiden University	Leraar VHO in Godsdienst en levensbeschouwing part-time educational	geen aanvullende eisen
University of Amsterdam	Lerarenopleiding Godsdienst en levensbeschouwing educational	geen aanvullende eisen
University of Amsterdam	Lerarenopleiding Godsdienst en levensbeschouwing part-time educational	geen aanvullende eisen