Intercultural Theology (MA)

Georg August Universitat Gottingen · Göttingen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Göttingen
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<p>Application periods for the winter semester 2027&ndash;28:</p> <ul> <li>first phase (applicants from both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries):&nbsp;1 October to 15 December 2026</li> <li>second phase (applicants from the EU/EEA, non-EU/EEA applicants residing in Germany, and, in exceptional cases, applicants living in countries with faster visa processing times): 15 April to 31 May 2027</li> </ul>
Starts
Winter semester

Georg August Universitat Gottingen does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
The programme is open to all who hold a Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, cultural or social anthropology, or related subjects. Applicants are expected to demonstrate interest and expertise in the academic study of religion and such disciplines as theology, global Christianity and religious studies. Given the international diversity of higher education, each application will be reviewed individually. Since all classes are held in English, applicants who do not speak English as a native language have to submit proof of proficiency (B2 level). We also require a letter of motivation (max. 1,000 words) and an academic writing sample (BA thesis extract). For the full list of required documents, please check our website.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 80 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 telc English: telc English B2-C1 University UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II IELTS Academic: 6
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
Application periods for the winter semester 2027–28: first phase (applicants from both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries): 1 October to 15 December 2026 second phase (applicants from the EU/EEA, non-EU/EEA applicants residing in Germany, and, in exceptional cases, applicants living in countries with faster visa processing times): 15 April to 31 May 2027
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About this programme

The shape of World Christianity has been transformed through globalisation. Therefore, it is more important than ever to analyse the trans- and intercultural character of theology, encounter the cultural variety of Christianity, and reflect upon the interaction between Christianity and other religions. The "Intercultural Theology" MA programme addresses these objectives with a new approach to studying theology in this thrilling time of global change. The MA programme Intercultural Theology focuses on Christian faith and its intercultural impacts. Within the courses of this programme, students not only acquire academic skills in the field of theology and religious studies but also experience a vivid intercultural and interreligious learning field in an international group setting. Any kind of discriminatory practices, for example, gender discrimination or LGBTIQ discrimination, impede the intercultural learning process and will not be accepted. The programme requires two years of full-time study. The language of instruction is English. Students obtain skills in intercultural communication, are supposed to learn basic German, and get the opportunity to learn relevant languages (e.g. Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Greek). Students can spend a couple of months or a semester abroad at one of the partner institutions worldwide.

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