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In today’s globalised world, there is a growing presence of spiritual practices and ideas alongside more traditional forms of religion. Practitioners have access to a vast reservoir of spiritual traditions and schools, such as Yoga, Reiki, Sufism, Kabbalah, Anthroposophy, Christian mysticism, and various new religious movements, which they can follow or take inspiration from for their own individual trajectories.
This programme focuses on spirituality as a key dimension of religion. Spirituality is often defined as individualised, experience-oriented religion, in which legal, doctrinal, and institutional aspects are perceived to have secondary importance. Praxis, rather than belief, is emphasised, and orthodoxy is often challenged with heterodox ideas and practices. In this programme, we focus on spirituality and religion as they manifest themselves in the most diverse areas of culture and society, both in the past and in the present. Our students are trained to use both historical and social-scientific methods.
The programme has three core courses and a number of electives, which form the basis for three different specialisations. For students particularly interested in Western esotericism, especially from a historical perspective, we offer Spirituality and Esotericism in Western Culture. For students interested in the contemporary religious landscape, there is Religion and Spirituality in Contemporary Societies. Finally, for students with an interest in Islam, there is the possibility to opt for Spirituality and Religion in Islam.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
In today’s globalised world, there is a growing presence of spiritual practices and ideas alongside more traditional forms of religion. Practitioners have access to a vast reservoir of spiritual traditions and schools, such as Yoga, Reiki, Sufism, Kabbalah, Anthroposophy, Christian mysticism, and various new religious movements, which they can follow or take inspiration from for their own individual trajectories.
This programme focuses on spirituality as a key dimension of religion. Spirituality is often defined as individualised, experience-oriented religion, in which legal, doctrinal, and institutional aspects are perceived to have secondary importance. Praxis, rather than belief, is emphasised, and orthodoxy is often challenged with heterodox ideas and practices. In this programme, we focus on spirituality and religion as they manifest themselves in the most diverse areas of culture and society, both in the past and in the present. Our students are trained to use both historical and social-scientific methods.
The programme has three core courses and a number of electives, which form the basis for three different specialisations. For students particularly interested in Western esotericism, especially from a historical perspective, we offer Spirituality and Esotericism in Western Culture. For students interested in the contemporary religious landscape, there is Religion and Spirituality in Contemporary Societies. Finally, for students with an interest in Islam, there is the possibility to opt for Spirituality and Religion in Islam.
Admission Requirements
100+
190+
7+
The Master's programme in Religion and Spirituality is open for application to students with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in humanities or social sciences with a minimum of 30 ECTS (equivalent to a full-time semester of academic studies) taken in the field of Religious Studies or any other area (such as history, cultural studies or art studies) that is pertinent to the study of Spirituality and/or Religion.
12 Months
Sep
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Domestic
17,100 EUR
International
18,810 EUR
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MA Spirituality and Religion (Theology and Religious Studies)
University Quarter, Amsterdam, Netherlands
# 51-100QS Subject Rankings
12 monthsProgramme duration
18,810 EURTuition Fee/year
Theology, Divinity and Religious StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This programme focuses on spirituality as a key dimension of religion. Spirituality is often defined as individualised, experience-oriented religion, in which legal, doctrinal, and institutional aspects are perceived to have secondary importance. Praxis, rather than belief, is emphasised, and orthodoxy is often challenged with heterodox ideas and practices. In this programme, we focus on spirituality and religion as they manifest themselves in the most diverse areas of culture and society, both in the past and in the present. Our students are trained to use both historical and social-scientific methods.
The programme has three core courses and a number of electives, which form the basis for three different specialisations. For students particularly interested in Western esotericism, especially from a historical perspective, we offer Spirituality and Esotericism in Western Culture. For students interested in the contemporary religious landscape, there is Religion and Spirituality in Contemporary Societies. Finally, for students with an interest in Islam, there is the possibility to opt for Spirituality and Religion in Islam.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This programme focuses on spirituality as a key dimension of religion. Spirituality is often defined as individualised, experience-oriented religion, in which legal, doctrinal, and institutional aspects are perceived to have secondary importance. Praxis, rather than belief, is emphasised, and orthodoxy is often challenged with heterodox ideas and practices. In this programme, we focus on spirituality and religion as they manifest themselves in the most diverse areas of culture and society, both in the past and in the present. Our students are trained to use both historical and social-scientific methods.
The programme has three core courses and a number of electives, which form the basis for three different specialisations. For students particularly interested in Western esotericism, especially from a historical perspective, we offer Spirituality and Esotericism in Western Culture. For students interested in the contemporary religious landscape, there is Religion and Spirituality in Contemporary Societies. Finally, for students with an interest in Islam, there is the possibility to opt for Spirituality and Religion in Islam.
Admission Requirements
Domestic
International
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