Theology & Religious Studies

How are religion, conflict, and peace related? How can anthropological research contribute to a better understanding of lifeworlds? And what are the boundaries of tolerance in societies?

Religion matters in society: approximately 85% of the world's population identifies with a religion. And religion is an important factor in many national and international political, cultural, and social issues, such as climate change, sexual health, meaning-making, heritage, radicalization, migration, integration, conflict and peacebuilding, and discussions about religious diversity and identity.

Experts in the field of religion are therefore needed in a world where religion is an integral and permanent part of everyday life.

At the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society, we offer various specialization tracks within the one-year MA in Theology and Religious Studies. Each track takes an interdisciplinary approach and studies the phenomenon of religion in relation to specific topics:

• Religion, Conflict and Globalization (RCG)
• Anthropology of Religion and Culture (ARC)
• Heritage and Religion (HR)
• Religion and Pluralism, Ancient & Modern (RP)
• Spiritual Care (Geestelijke Verzorging; taught in Dutch)

Will you join us in making a difference? Challenge yourself and study the role of religion in culture and society.