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Religion, Conflict and Globalization

Master

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During the programme, you can specialise in themes such as conflict and peacebuilding, migration and gender.

How are religion, conflict and peace related? How does globalization affect local religious traditions? How do religious and secular parties interact in debates on conflict, migration and gender?

Religion is involved in many of the major conflicts that the world is currently facing, and at various levels. At the same time, religion is also an essential part of people's lives, and has become an important basis for solidarity between people all over the world.

Despite the importance of religion in society and politics, NGOs, governments and journalists alike often have misguided understandings of the role of religion in the modern world, and the meaning that it holds for various peoples, relying on simplistic and outdated assumptions. This can contribute to disagreements, tensions and misunderstandings, with potentially serious consequences.

Within this MA-track, you will study the key role of religion in the dynamics of globalization, and how this relates to conflicts shaping contemporary societies. You will delve into understanding how conflicts and peacebuilding are intertwined with religious interests, practices and diverse identities. The programme is interdisciplinary and comprehensive; including political, social, psychological, cultural and legal dimensions.

Language

English

Title

Master of Arts

Duration

1 year

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee 2025/2026

€ 2,601

€ 19,200

€ 16,300


Admission

Admission URL

Application requirements

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Language requirements

6.5
IELTS overall band
90
TOEFL internet based

Check when you can start and what you have to pay!

Tuition fees  
€ 2,601
€ 19,200
€ 16,300
Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '25 1 May '25 1 May '25
1 Sep '26 1 May '26 1 May '26
1 Sep '27 1 May '27 1 May '27

Scholarships

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NL Scholarship

The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.

StuNed Scholarship Programme

StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.

UNESCO

Contact

University of Groningen

Main address
Oude Boteringestraat 44
9712 GL Groningen
050 363 9011

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