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M.A. Intercultural Theology

University of Gottingen Göttingen

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  • 31 Dec
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About the programme

Intercultural Theology is a Master of Arts at the University of Göttingen's Faculty of Theology. As globalisation has transformed world Christianity, the programme analyses the trans- and intercultural character of theology, the cultural variety of Christianity, and the interaction between Christianity and other religions, taking a new approach to studying theology in a time of global change. Intercultural experience is a key goal, and you have the opportunity to spend time abroad at one of the cooperating theological institutions around the world, combining theology with practice. The programme aims to equip you to foster intercultural, interreligious and interdenominational communication and cooperation. It prepares you for careers in ecumenical and transnational organisations, NGOs, the media and academia. The faculty also offers a Bachelor's in Intercultural Theology and doctoral studies.

Fields of study

Design(Architecture & Design)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Intercultural Theology at University of Gottingen

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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Proof of English is required, unless your mother tongue is English or you have studied or worked in an

English-speaking country for 1 year within 5 years prior to the start of this programme. Please note that the

proof of English should not be older than 2 years.

The following English tests are accepted, preferred are c) and f):

a) Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, at least grade “B”;

b) Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, at least grade “C”;

c) International English Language Testing System (IELTS), at least 6.0 points;

d) Paper-based TOEFL: at least 550 points;

e) Computer-based TOEFL: at least 213 points

f) New internet-based TOEFL: at least 80 points

g) UNIcert level III;

h) C1 level according to CEF (Common European Framework)

German language

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not required

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Letter of motivation (max. 1000 words)

The letter of motivation serves to indicate your personal and professional qualifications and perspectives in

view of the M.A. programme “Intercultural Theology”. The following hints and questions may lead you

drafting this letter:

 The M.A. programme “Intercultural Theology” provides a forum where people of different

denominational, cultural and national background can meet. Please indicate your experiences and

expectations in intercultural encounters.

 Which questions, issues, solutions of intercultural and inter-religious live and dialogue in church and

society derive from your experiences, practical work and theoretical aspects?

 What are your career objectives after completing the M.A. “Intercultural Theology”?

https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/648936.html (opens in a new tab)

letter of motivation should ideally comprise one page, max. 1,5 pages

Curriculum vitae (in a tabular format)

Your curriculum vitae in a tabular format should mention your family status (married, single, children),

denomination or religion. Please also list your educational and professional history in a more extensive way

than it is possible in the application form. Besides you may add your interests, skills (computing skills,

acquired skills), further languages, research projects and papers presented. The admission committee

always needs to know whether you have already written a Bachelor or Master thesis and the title of your

Bachelor or Master thesis

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not requied

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in theology, cultural or social anthropology, philology, politics, development studies, or related subjects.

Application for the programme is possible if you have finished B.A. studies including 6 semesters of studying. Your final result has to be minimum 180 CP. It is possible to apply even before finishing of B.A. studies, but at the time of application you should have reached at least 150 CP. Please send a proof of your studies and,if available, a preliminary transcript of records. The requirement of subject relevance of previous studies is fulfilled by evidence of achievement in aspects of theology, religious ethnology, social or cultural studies to the extent of at least 50 credits, of which at least 30 credits must have been obtained in theology, religious studies and religious Ethnology. The completed certificates have to be handed as soon as they are available, at the latest November 15 after arrival in Göttingen

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Intercultural Theology

Programme-specific documents

All application materials have to be completed in English. The following documents are required:

https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/document/download/bd5ea9... (opens in a new tab)

Bachelor's degree certificate or equivalent diploma (copy and authorised translation in English)

Bachelor's degree transcript of records (copy and authorised translation in English)

Confirmation that you have written a B.A. thesis with the topic indicated (title page of your Thesis is sufficient)

Curriculum vitae (in a tabular format)

Photo (passport type)

Letter of motivation (max. 1000 words)

Scan of your passport

Additional documents in support of your application (optional)

  • Letters of recommendation
  • Awards
  • Pdf of your B.A. thesis (if in English)
  • List of your publications with some samples of your writing (if in English)
  • List of your social/political/ecumenical/religious volunteering or charity work

Please submit your application by email: fill in the application form and questionnaire online (word- or pdffile), scan all other documents (jpg- or pdf-files) and send them as attachments in an email.

1. Application Form

2. Curriculum vitae (CV)

3. Questionnaire

4. Recommendation letters

5. Certified copies of your previous academic degrees – or, if applicable, preliminary certificates (if the

degree programme is not yet completed)

6. Optional: certificates or proof of other academic or professional qualifications, study awards,

additional language competencies etc.

Please note that the scholarship committee will only consider complete applications!

A digital copy of your application should be sent to the email [email protected] with the title “application_ICT_2025_SURNAME”.

All the PDF documents should be placed in the order listed above and attached as separate *.pdf files with a title composed as follows:

SURNAME_Application form

SURNAME_Bachelor degree

SURNAME_Bachelor transcript, etc.

All additional documents should be sent as one united *.pdf titled SURNAME_ Additional_documents.

Each application, therefore, must have at least 9 separate documents attached.

Applications that are not uploaded in full (including all mandatory documents with the required details of an overall grade or preliminary overall average grade), in due form or by the deadline will be excluded from further proceedings. After sending us the required documents, you will receive a confirmation via email when we have checked if application is complete and forwarded to the admission committee.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Intercultural Theology at University of Gottingen

Application procedure

Download Application form 2023

Download Application guide

A digital copy should be sent as one pdf document to the email - [email protected] (all the documents within the pdf file shall be placed in the order listed above)

Also, please send all materials by mail to:

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Theologische Fakultät

Intercultural Theology

Platz der Göttinger Sieben 2

37073 Göttingen

Germany

Selection Criteria

 Admission to the MA degree programme ‘Intercultural Theology’

 Academic achievements and other talents

 A keen interest in the academic discipline ‘intercultural theology’

 Active involvement in a church /congregation /religious community and /or in academic work, with a

special focus on intercultural exchange and partnership work

 Membership in a church or institution affiliated to the global network of partners of the EvangelicalLutheran Mission in Lower Saxony1

(if applicable)

 Degree from a partner university or partner institution of Georg-August-University Göttingen2

(if

applicable)

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Application fee

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Complexity

Medium

Address

PD Dr Fritz Heinrich, Platz der Göttinger Sieben 2, 37073 Göttingen

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

403.92 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,712 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

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