Religions, Cultures, History
The Master’s Degree in Religions, Cultures, History offers advanced training in the study of religion through historical, anthropological, and cultural lenses. The course explores religious traditions from Antiquity to the present, with a focus on comparative analysis, diversity, and the role of religion in society. Students are encouraged to engage with issues such as gender, coexistence, and secularism through interdisciplinary research.
The curriculum includes modules in religious history, philosophy, law, art history, archaeology, and the social sciences. Students may apply for one of two double degree pathways: Religion in the Public Sphere with Leibniz University Hannover (Germany), or Théologie Catholique with the University of Strasbourg (France). Both programmes include a semester abroad and joint thesis supervision. Students are expected to demonstrate advanced proficiency in a second EU language.
Graduates pursue careers in cultural institutions, education, publishing, research, and public communication. They are qualified to work as editors, consultants, researchers, and cultural mediators. The degree also provides a pathway to doctoral studies and roles requiring a nuanced understanding of religious diversity in contemporary societies.