Entry requirements

Academic requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university in a subject relevant for the programme (principally humanities and social sciences).

Language requirements

Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries.

Aims

The Master's Programme in Religion and European Public Life aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the role of religion in contemporary Europe, focusing on current societal challenges. The programme offers students interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills to help them understand, manage, and positively influence those challenges. The role of religion in European public life is studied from the perspectives of history, religious studies, political science and law. Students are trained to plan and conduct research and development projects and to communicate their results to both academic and non-academic audiences. The programme prepares students for qualified tasks in research, public administration, civil society organizations, and international environments.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, students are expected to be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding within the main field of study including both a general understanding of the field and in-depth knowledge of certain parts of the field as well as insight into current research and development work;
• demonstrate in-depth methodological knowledge within the main field of study;
• demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge and to analyse, assess and handle complex phenomena, questions and situations even with limited information;
• demonstrate the ability to independently identify and formulate questions as well as to plan and using appropriate methods carry out qualified tasks within given time frames;
• demonstrate both orally and in writing the ability to clearly present and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments that form the basis for those conclusions in dialogue with different groups;
• demonstrate the skills required to participate in research and development work or to work in other qualified activities;
• demonstrate the ability to make assessments within the main field of study relating to relevant scientific, societal and ethical aspects as well as demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work;
• demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of science, its role in society and people’s responsibility for how it is used;
• demonstrate the ability to identify their need for further knowledge and to take responsibility for their knowledge development;
• have completed a thesis of 15 credits within the main field of study.

Layout of the programme

First semester

• Religious and Historical Perspectives on Europe, 13 credits
• Legal and Political Perspectives on Europe, 12 credits
• Professional and Academic Skills: Communication, 5 credits

Second semester

• Research Seminar, 10 credits
• Professional and Academic Skills: Project Management, 5 credits
• Thesis, 15 credits

Degree

Master of Arts in Theology (60 credits) with Religion and European Public Life as the main field of study.