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Theology in Dialogue Paderborn University

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Paderborn

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Religious Studies
  • Theology
  • Cultural Studies

Target group

Bachelor graduates whose degree must include the following skills:

- theological or non-theological religious studies
- basal hermeneutic skills in dealing with normative texts from religious traditions
- knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental historical and systematic questions of theology.

The determination of competences is made by the Examination Board.

Annotation

Die gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen unserer Tage zeigen, wie wichtig nicht nur der Dialog der Religionen untereinander, sondern auch der Dialog der Religionen mit anderen Wissenschaften und Weltbildern ist. Das Masterstudienfach bietet daher die Möglichkeit zwischen einem jüdischen, christlichen, islamischen oder buddhistischen Studienschwerpunkt zu wählen. In interreligiösen und interkulturellen Dialogen werden Gemeinsamkeiten sowie Unterschiede der Religionen entdeckt und durchdacht. Dabei verstehen wir die Unterschiede nicht als Dialog-Blockaden, sondern als Antrieb zur gegenseitigen Verständigung.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Degree that includes the following skills:

- theological or non-theological religious studies
- basal hermeneutic skills in dealing with normative texts from religious traditions
- knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental historical and systematic questions of theology.

Applicants must have a basic proficiency in at least one ancient language (Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic or Ancient Chinese).

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    More information is to follow
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    More information is to follow

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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