Religion, Ethics, and Politics (Master of Arts)
An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring the complex intersections of religion, ethics, politics, and society.
Best for:Best for students holding a Bachelor's degree in humanities, social sciences, or related fields who want to study the socio-political impact of religion.
Overview
The Master of Arts in "Religion, Ethics, and Politics" (MaREPol) at TU Dortmund University is an interdisciplinary graduate programme examining the tensions between religious pluralism, global change, and political systems. Run across three institutes within the Faculty of Humanities and Theology, the curriculum integrates theological, philosophical, and political science perspectives. Students engage with foundational methodologies, explore interdisciplinary clusters focusing on tolerance, conflict, and identity, and complete a compulsory practical internship or project management training. The programme prepares students for both academic research careers and professional roles in international organizations, NGOs, media, or public institutions.
What you'll do
- Complete foundation courses across theology, philosophy, and political science
- Select and study two specialized interdisciplinary clusters focusing on tolerance, conflict, or identity
- Participate in interactive seminars and project management training
- Undertake a compulsory internship in a relevant national or international organization
- Conduct independent research leading to a Master's thesis
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in humanities, cultural sciences, social sciences, economics, natural sciences, or engineering with significant background in philosophy, political science, or a theological subject
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; B2 level required, proved via placement test or interview
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated foundational knowledge in philosophy, political science, or theology
- Ability to engage with interdisciplinary texts and complex social debates
- Critical thinking and analytical writing skills suitable for graduate-level research
- Completion of an examination task as part of the application process
- Applicants must hold a qualifying Bachelor's degree with a grade equivalent to at least "good" (2.5 on the German grading system) or better
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-05-15
Applicants must check the official TU Dortmund application portal and submit their credentials, including proof of language proficiency and a completed examination task, prior to the specified semester deadlines.
- BSc degree certificate and transcripts
- Examination task
- Proof of English language proficiency
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