Intercultural Theology (M.A.)
The Faculty of Theology plans to launch a new Bachelor's programme Intercultural Theology in October 2025. If you are interested in B.A. studies please contact us directly by email at intercultural-theology@uni-goettingen.de
Programme: Intercultural Theology M.A.
Degree: Master of Arts
Standard period of study: Four semesters
Start: Winter semester
Admission requirements: See below
Application: To the Faculty
Application deadline: 1st October to December 31st
Language requirement: English (verification required, see below)
Programme description
The M.A. programme in Intercultural Theology aims at equipping graduates to foster intercultural, interreligious and interdenominational communication and cooperation. The programme enables students to conduct in-depth scientific work focusing on theologically responsible practices within intercultural and interreligious communication and education processes. The programme therefore conveys knowledge of structural elements, forms and transformation processes of Christian Theology in different cultural contexts. It enables students to anaylse and understand the trans- and intercultural characters and diversity of the cultural form of Christianity. Students will learn to responsibly and contextually work with the religious texts and practices and to reflect on the interaction between people of different religions, as well as analyse the theological, social, political and economic conditions of (inter)cultural transformation processes.
The international mixture of students as well as an encouraged stay abroad emphasizes the intercultural educational process, promoting intercultural exchange. Students will undertake a specific project during their studies, with a strong focus on the practical application of academic theories.
In addition to intercultural and contextual theology and project work, students obtain fundamental skills in intercultural communication and are given an opportunity to learn basic German, and ancient languages relevant to theological studies (e.g. Hebrew, Greek).
Occupational fields
The degree qualifies graduates for fields of occupations in works and institutions of missions and ecumenism, of churches in Germany and abroad, church communions (World Council of Churches, Luther World Federation) as well as for work in non-governmental organisations, media, institutions of adult education or academia.
Admission requirements
Completed course of study in Theology (Bachelor, church examination, exam, “Diplom”, 1st state examination/M.Ed. or equivalent) in Germany or abroad,
or
Completed course of study of a relevant subject (e.g. Cultural Anthropology, Religious Science, Indology, African Studies, Development Studies, Sociology, Political Science etc). Students must go through the selection procedure of the Faculty. Number of study places available: 20 per semester.
Language requirements
All courses are taught in English. Applicants whose native language is not English must verify their knowledge of English: We accept TOEFL and IELTS (Academic). Applicants have to meet the minimum score of 80 TOEFL ißT, resp. 6.0 IELTS; CambridgeCert at least a „C“ (pass.); UNIcert at least level 3.