Master in Interreligious Studies

The Master of Arts in Interreligious Studies is an international program dedicated to exploring religious plurality as a contemporary European phenomenon. Offered jointly by the Faculty of Theology at the University of Basel, the partner faculties of the Universities of Strasbourg and Heidelberg, and in collaboration with the Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg, the curriculum spans Jewish, Christian, and Islamic theology and religious studies. Students engage in multilingual coursework across multiple countries, developing a deep comparative understanding of religious traditions and interfaith dynamics. Applicants are expected to complete 120 ECTS credits through rigorous academic study and mobility across partner institutions.

• Attend core and elective courses in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic theology and religious studies across partner universities in Switzerland, France, and Germany
• Engage with theories and empirical realities of religious plurality as a European phenomenon
• Complete coursework and academic assessments equivalent to 120 ECTS credits
• Participate in collaborative seminars and academic exchanges spanning multiple international institutions