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M.A. Religions, Dialogue and Education

University of Hamburg Hamburg

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  • No tuition
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • German
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
    Next deadline

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About the programme

Religions, Dialogue and Education (Religionen, Dialog und Bildung) is a Master of Arts at Universität Hamburg that trains you in interreligious dialogue and in communication between religious and non-religious groups. You study Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism and Alevism in their historical, geographical, philosophical and political variety, and specialise in one world religion or belief. The first year covers your chosen religion, further religions and dialogue, and interreligious and intercultural communication; the third semester is for electives, which you can take abroad or at another German university; the last semester is for your thesis and an oral exam. It lasts four semesters, is taught in German and starts in winter. It suits graduates in the humanities, social or cultural sciences. Graduates can work in youth work, education, advisory services, development cooperation, media and publishing.

Specialization

Required area (Semesters 1–2) including the subject-specific modules: Religion 1 (one religion selected as a specialization): Forms, Contexts and Education Religion 1 (one religion selected as a specialization): Dialog with Other Religions Choice need to be made out of following religions : Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Alevism

Fields of study

Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)
Education(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Religions, Dialogue and Education at University of Hamburg

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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Prerequisites

Admission requirements:

  • a first degree in a field within the humanities, social, or cultural sciences (e.g., a bachelor’s degree in education, Protestant/Catholic/Islamic theology, religious studies, or Buddhist studies) from Universität Hamburg or another university
  • proficiency in English

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Religions, Dialogue and Education

Programme-specific documents

Final documents of your first degree:

bachelor's certificate (or comparable, e.g., the diploma), the examination certificate, a complete overview of grades (transcript of records) If you do not have a transcript of records in German or English, you must provide a certified translation.

If you do not yet have a degree certificate, submit a current transcript of records with your grade point average. (If you are enrolled in several degree programs or have completed external courses, also upload these here.)

If you completed your first degree at a university outside Germany, enclose an explanation of the local grading system (excerpts/copies from the Internet or other sources are acceptable). If available, also include the result of the preliminary review documentation by uni-assist.

GTEBS Test Score or TestAS results

Tabular CV in German or English

informal written confirmation of applicant’s English proficiency

German language certificate (if you do not yet have your test result, an informal written confirmation regarding your Germa language skills will suffice for the purpose of the online application. Please note that a German language certificate will however be reuired latest upon enrolment, find a list of accepted language certificates here.

Only for applicants with a first degree from a university outside Germany: explanation of the local grading system (extracts/copies from the Internet or other sources acceptable)

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

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

Free

Address

Universität Hamburg

CampusCenter

Zentrale Studienberatung und Psychologische Beratung

Alsterterrasse 1, 20354 Hamburg, Germany

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

343 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,590 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

Nil

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