Theology & Religious Studies (research)

The Research Master Theology and Religious Studies prepares students for a doctorate trajectory and a career as a researcher, either in the academic world or elsewhere. Students have the possibility to specialise in the topic of their choice by following courses, choosing a suitable internship and writing their thesis. Moreover, they follow general courses, such as Academic Writing, Academic Presenting, and Research Design.

Topics of specialisation

Research modules concentrate on the themes of the faculty's research foci. These include, but are not limited to:

• Peace, Trauma and Religion
• Biblical Studies and Digital Humanities
• Bible Translation
• New Testament and Early Christianities
• Contextual Bible Interpretation
• Reformed and Evangelical Theology in Contemporary Society
• Exegesis of Old and New Testament
• Buddhist Traditions and Modernities

Programme

The research master's programme consists of:

• 4 Research Modules of the chosen specialisation (2 in the first year, 2 in the second year)
• 2 other modules of the student's own choice (Professional Modules or Research Modules from another specialisation)
• 7 General Required Modules (5 in the first year, 2 in the second year): Hermeneutics, Academic Writing, Academic Presenting, Classics, and Research Design I and II
• One of the research courses must be filled in by courses or workshops from a national research group, e.g. NOSTER.
• Internship and Thesis