
Religious Studies
Bachelor

Religion matters in society: 85% of the world's population identify themselves as religious. And religion is an important factor in many national and international political, cultural and social issues. For instance in relation to climate change, sexual health, diversity discussions, heritage, radicalization, migration, conflicts and peacebuilding. Worldwide, there are many conflicts, sensitivities and political discussions in which religion plays an important role, which makes experts on religion needed today.
In this programme you will be introduced to the phenomenon of religion, and you will deepen your knowledge of various aspects of the major religions in the world. In class, you will not debate to what extent religion is 'true', but how religion affects people's lives, and what they do with it. You will study people's behavior and thinking, and examine the prominent role religion plays in their lives.
You will study this from different academic perspectives: history, anthropology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and political science. Therefore, you will become a broadly trained social scientist.
Challenge yourself and study the religion factor in culture and society.
How do religions affect people and societies? What role does religion play in conflicts, radicalisation and peacebuilding? And what does religion have to do with climate change?
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English
Title
Bachelor of Arts
Duration
3 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 13,500
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 11,800
Admission
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Application requirements
Dutch VWO diploma, a German Abitur, an International Baccalaureate diploma, a European Baccalaureate or another diploma that is sufficient for acceptance to a Dutch university.
IELTS: 6.0 (6.0 on each part); TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 18 speaking, 21 writing) (not for native speakers or students with a European Baccalaureate L1/L2)
Language requirements
- 6
- IELTS overall band
- 80
- TOEFL internet based
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
Tuition fees | |
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€ 2,601 | |
€ 13,500 | |
€ 11,800 |
Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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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 |
Contact
Main addressOude Boteringestraat 44
9712 GL Groningen
050 363 9011
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