Theology & Religious Studies: Research
Master
Are you interested in exploring questions about God, the relationship between archaeology and the Bible, and the role of religion in conflicts? Then the two-year Master's programme in Theology and Religious Studies: Research is for you!
The Master's programme Theology and Religious Studies: Research engages you with ins and outs of academic research in a specialized area within theology or religious studies. Your religious convictions are the starting point of a journey, in which you will learn to critically develop your own worldview in dialogue with others.
Endorsing dialogue about theology and religious studies among (young) academics of diverse religious convictions is the first aspect that make this programme unique. Second aspect is developing a sustainable Talent Policy which trains you in the ins and outs of academic research.
After completing this master's programme, you could work as a researcher, policy advisor or editor. Or you could specialise as a coach or spiritual counsellor within religious or church communities.
We encourage our students to become a community of learners and to engage with the life and research at the School of Religion and Theology.
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English
Title
Master of Arts
Duration
2 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
Admission
Admission URL
(Dutch) https://vu.nl/en/education/master/theology-and-religious-studies-research/admissions
Application requirements
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- B2
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- C2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 580
- TOEFL paper based
- 237
- TOEFL computer based
- 92
- TOEFL internet based
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| € 2,601 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe 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. |
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| € 2,695 | |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '26 | 31 May '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 31 May '27 | 1 Apr '27 |
| 1 Sep '28 | 31 May '28 | 1 Apr '28 |
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.
Contact
Main addressDe Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
020-5985020
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