Religious Studies
| Type of master | Master |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Duration of programme | 1 year |
| Title | Master of Arts (MA) |
| CROHO-code | 60131 ('Religiestudies') |
| Brochure | Download brochure here (PDF) |
Religious Studies (MA)
The one-year Master's programme in Religious Studies offers a wide range of possibilities for the study of religious texts, traditions and practices and their interactions with various cultures, from a literary, historical and/or social sciences perspective.
The general track described here is primarily explorative in character. It offers students from other disciplines a broad and cohesive programme of study.
Studying Religious Studies at the University of Amsterdam
Housed within the largest Faculty of Humanities in the Netherlands, this programme is able to offer students the opportunity to study religion in a broad context, as well as unique opportunities for specialisation and interdisciplinary studies.
In addition to the general track, specialisations are currently offered in:
- Biblical Studies
- Mysticism and Western Esotericism
- Islam in de moderne wereld (in Dutch only)
Accreditation and degree
This master’s programme has been legally accredited by the Dutch government in 2002. This means that upon successful completion of the programme students will receive a legally accredited master's degree in Religiestudies (Religious Studies) and the title Master of Arts (MA). Before 2010, the study programme will be presented to the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) for renewal of the accreditation. You can find more information on accreditation and degrees through the link below.