Theology and Religious Studies
| Graad: | Master of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies |
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| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd, deeltijd |
| Duur: | 1 jaar |
| Start: | September, februari |
| Taal: | Engels |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 60824 |
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Gedurende het eenjarige masterprogramma Theology Religious Studies leer je zelfstandig en kritisch informatie te verwerken en wetenschappelijk onderzoek uit te voeren. De thema’s die aan bod komen zijn nauw verweven met het lopende onderzoek binnen het Leids Instituut voor Godsdienstwetenschappen. Zo ontwikkel je een gegronde kennis van de laatste wetenschappelijke ontwikkelingen in het gebied van hun specialisme.
Why choose Religious Studies in Leiden?
1. The Leiden University Institute for Religious Studies provides a stimulating and dynamic context for the study of religion. Internationally acclaimed professors teach in the fields of:
- Philosophy of Religion
- History of Religion
- Sociology and Psychology of Religion
- History of Christianity
- Biblical Studies
- Comparative religion
- Material Culture of the Biblical World
In addition, the staff includes experts in fields such as:
- Early Judaism
- Eastern Christianity
- Zoroastrism
- New Religious Movements
- Asian translation of the Bible
- Hinduïsm
This provides students with an optimum range of possibilities, and we are able to guarantee a challenging and dynamic learning environment.
2. The Institute’s research and teaching programmes have been positively evaluated by international review committees and rank among the best in Europe.
3. The Institute’s small scale gives it an informal and personal atmosphere. The individual approach applied in the master’s programme allows you to derive the maximum benefit from your master’s study.
4. The master’s programme is a flexible programme, allowing students to pursue their individual interests.
5. The Leiden Institute for Religious Studies is located close to the University Library and is a short distance from other important university facilities. The picturesque old centre of Leiden with its charming canals is on just a few minutes walking distance.
