Religion and Cultural Heritage

Memory produces identity. That is why heritage is crucial for our sense of continuity in rapidly changing societies.Governments, national and international organizations need to make sense of the past as they make policies for and invest in heritage. The aim of this master's degree is to give you the theoretical and practical education necessary to take an active role in this exciting and growing field. Why study heritage at a faculty of Theology and Religious Studies? Because most of the heritage around us stems, one way or another, from religious practices and ideas. If you want to understand heritage in all its facets, you want to study with experts who know the full story behind material and intangible heritages both locally and abroad. The track Religion and Cultural Heritage in the Master's Programme in Theology and Religious Studies combines broad cultural competence with a high-level academic research training and the practical skills relevant for today's job market. Through concrete projects and internships, you can gain hands-on experience in the field.

Instruction modes

excursion, group discussion, lecture, individual assignment, literature study, oral presentation, research proposal, seminar, internship, tutorial, self study

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

A grade list of the marks of your bachelor's degree programme with an explanation of the followed courses.

Other requirements

1. cijferlijst A grade list of the marks of your bachelor's degree programme with an explanation of the followed courses.
2. taaltoets cijfer TOEFL: 580 paper/237 computer/92 internet; IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 on each part) (not for native speakers)
3. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Arts, Philosophy, Social Science (e.g. Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology) or Spatial Sciences. Depending on your former study and courses a reading package will be provided. We assume that you are aware of the concepts and theoretical discussions outlined in this literature. Students with another bachelor's degree may be admitted via a bridging programme.
4. schriftelijk verzoek A letter of motivation to the admissions committee explaining the choice for this study programme (max. 1 page) is required, just like an overview of your bachelor's programme, a Curriculum Vitae and a writing sample of an academic paper in OAS (Online Application System).