Theology and Culture - Master of Arts
The Master's program, which is unique in Germany, combines theology and cultural studies in an interdisciplinary study program. The Master's program is aimed at graduates of theology (Protestant or Catholic) as well as theology-related courses such as religious studies or Jewish studies or history and sociology with a corresponding focus.
The Master's program, which is unique in Germany, combines theology and cultural studies in an interdisciplinary study program. The Master's program is aimed at graduates of theology (Protestant or Catholic) as well as theology-related courses such as religious studies or Jewish studies or history and sociology with a corresponding focus.
Students deal with cultural theoretical foundations as well as with the phenomenon of religion, the diversity of religions and their social functions through to application-oriented questions of pedagogy and cultural management. One focus in Osnabrück is on the exploration of the interrelationship between culture and religion(s).
The consecutive specialist Master's degree course is designed as a research-oriented full-time course with 120 credit points and is completed with a Master's thesis and the degree "Master of Arts".
Through the combination of more theoretical and more practically oriented courses, the degree program creates a broad basis for a professional career with various cultural institutions and producers and in theological and church-related fields of work. Possible fields of activity are: Media, independent educational work, associations and companies (e.g. public relations, personnel administration, cultural representatives), tourism, consulting and coaching.
A qualified Bachelor's degree in English Studies, Education Science, Protestant Theology, German Studies, History, Catholic Theology, Art History, Latin Studies, Musicology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Political Science or Romance Studies or in a closely related subject with a relevant subject-related component of at least 70 credit points. Information on the access requirements can be found in the admission regulations.
Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency.
This program is not subject to admission restrictions.
All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.
German and international applicants with German certification can find all information about the application and the application deadline for the desired semester under Master's degree programs (single subject).
Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for Applicants with Non-German Certification!
The examination regulations do not prescribe an obligatory period of study abroad. However, a number of Options for Studying Abroad are available to you within a range of exchange programs. The International Office will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
Our Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.
Each department’s Departmental Study Counselling Service will answer any questions you might have about the content of individual programs.
This degree program has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.