Theology and Religious Studies (research)

At VU University Amsterdam you can choose to specialize in one of the following disciplines: Biblical Studies, Church History, Dogmatics, Practical Theology, Philosophy of Religion, and Islamic Theology. Within the discipline of Biblical Studies, you may also specialize in the field of Bible Translation. The specialization you choose will define the content of your personal programme. The Theology & Religious Studies research Master's degree is the gateway to writing a doctoral dissertation at VU University Amsterdam. If you are interested in pursuing your theological studies at the PhD level, then we strongly recommend this Master's programme. With outstanding grades, you will be eligible for the doctoral programme at the University's Graduate School of Theology.

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

At least a 7.5 grade average on your previous Dutch degree or the equivalent of that on a foreign degree.

Other requirements

1. gemiddeld cijfer At least a 7.5 grade average on your previous Dutch degree or the equivalent of that on a foreign degree.
2. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Dutch degree Students holding a Bachelor's degree in Theology or Religious studies from a Dutch University (WO) are directly eligible for admittance in this Master's programme. Students with a a different, but suitable bachelor's degree (HBO/WO) can apply for a premaster's programme (this programme is taught in Dutch). Our Admission Board will have to approve your request for admission. Foreign degree Students with an international (foreign) bachelor's degree in Theology or Religious Studies will only be admitted when the Admission Board has approved their curriculum as minimally equivalent to the faculties' own programmes For more information please go to: www.vu.nl/trs-research

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