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Philipps-Universität Marburg
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Critical Cultural and Religious Studies Combined BachelorCritical Cultural and Religious Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

How do people talk about the climate, sustainability, war or diseases? What are the everyday strategies they choose to cope with this and other current problems? How do different religions live together in the world? What concepts of nature, communication or power do South American peoples have and which theories and methods can we use to understand them? The Critical Cultural and Religious Studies major invites you to learn about human behaviour in groups, to get to know foreign perspectives and contexts, and thus to overcome prejudices. You will learn the fundamentals of the three disciplines of empirical cultural studies, religious studies and social and cultural anthropology. This subject includes the ability to conduct independent scientific work using the appropriate methods.
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How do people talk about the climate, sustainability, war or diseases? What are the everyday strategies they choose to cope with this and other current problems? How do different religions live together in the world? What concepts of nature, communication or power do South American peoples have and which theories and methods can we use to understand them? The Critical Cultural and Religious Studies major invites you to learn about human behaviour in groups, to get to know foreign perspectives and contexts, and thus to overcome prejudices. You will learn the fundamentals of the three disciplines of empirical cultural studies, religious studies and social and cultural anthropology. This subject includes the ability to conduct independent scientific work using the appropriate methods.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Critical Cultural and Religious Studies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Critical Cultural and Religious Studies Combined Bachelor at Philipps-Universität Marburg

Is Critical Cultural and Religious Studies Combined Bachelor at Philipps-Universität Marburg taught in German or English?

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Critical Cultural and Religious Studies Combined Bachelor programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Critical Cultural and Religious Studies Combined Bachelor at Philipps-Universität Marburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Critical Cultural and Religious Studies Combined Bachelor?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Philipps-Universität Marburg — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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