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Philipps-Universität Marburg
Master German Social Sciences

Study of Religions MasterReligious Studies

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The Master program "Study of Religions" grants reflected access to the complexity of religious phenomena in the past and present, in various socio-cultural contexts. The objective is to analyze the role and function of religions for individual living environments and collective affiliation, and their importance for local and global conflict situations. The program enables specialization in religious cultures of Europe and Asia, and in Islamic cultures. Possible areas of specialization include religious contemporary culture and the history and present of Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism. Individualized specialization and acquisition of necessary language skills are possible through minor subject selection in disciplines such as Islamic studies, Indology/Tibetology, social and cultural studies, as well as study options at the Center for Near and Middle Eastern Studies.

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 Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Study of Religions Master at Philipps-Universität Marburg

Is Study of Religions Master at Philipps-Universität Marburg taught in German or English? ▼

This Master 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 Study of Religions Master 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 Study of Religions Master 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 Study of Religions Master? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). 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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