About the Program
The Study of Religions (MA) offers profound studies in the history and social reality of different religions. By applying scientific methods, we teach students about the basics of the subject. The program provides students with an understanding of the fields of Applied Study, Psychology, Sociology, and History of Religions. Key thinkers on the subject are introduced to provide an overall understanding of the scientific approach to the theory of religions. There is a strong applied aspect of the MA program as well, as it teaches research methods and combines practice and theory through case studies. During the program, students develop skills for understanding the main theories on religion and skills for doing applied research and independent research on subjects related to religion.
Research areas cover Religion in CEE , Christian Churches, New Religious Movements, Psychology of Religion, and History of Religions. Graduates of the Faculty usually choose their careers in government, churches, private or international organisations, NGOs. There is also an option to continue PhD studies at the Faculty.
Level of the program: Master
Duration of the program: 4 semesters
Registered in: EU
Credits: 120
Who should apply?
We expect applicants to believe in religious pluralism, but all students with an open mind are welcome.
Application requirements:
- Only a BA Degree in Liberal Arts with a specialisation in Religious Studies grants direct entry to the program. We accept undergraduate (BA, BSc) or a graduate (MA, MSc, LL M) Degrees if the applicant has a minimum of 30 completed credits in the fields of History of Religions, Theory of Religions, Sociology of Religions, and Philosophy and Social Science in the framework of a Bachelor in Social Sciences.
- Certificate of English Language of B2 / C1 level of proficiency, issued by an accredited language center after a successful four-skill examination of English. IELTS, TOEFL, TELS, Euroexam, LanguageCert or Cambridge First Certificate or Certificate of Advanced English, Korean College Scholastic Ability Tests (English Language results between 1-4) are equally accepted as a proof of English proficiency. Duolingo Tests are NOT accepted!
- Other required documents for a fully valid application: a letter of motivation (NOT AI generated!) in English.
Application Step by Step
1. Choose your program and read the program description on our website. Each descriptions includes a direct link to the online application platform.
2. Click on Apply Now button in the program description and sign up for the online application platform.
3. Fill in the online application form, upload the necessary documents and make sure to pay the application fee.
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Start of the program: September and February of each year
Tuition fee: 2200 EUR per semester
Application fee: 79 EUR
Entrance Exam fee: 250 EUR
For more information visit our website or contact Zsuzsanna Szugyiczki via e-mail regarding the application process or details of the program.
