Religious Studies

... looks into questions such as ...
- How do religious texts originate?
- Is religion becoming less and less important in the modern age?
- Which role does religion play in the migration process?
- Are some religions really more dangerous than others?
- What is religion actually?
Degree programmes
Religious Studies, Bachelor 2 subject
Profile
Degree: | Bachelor of Arts |
Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
Duration: | 6 semesters |
Classroom language: | German |
2-Subject Bachelor Programme:
This degree programme requires a second subject.
Table of combinations
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
in Bochum, Religious Studies collaborates closely with numerous other social and cultural-studies disciplines, thus giving students the opportunity of studying diverse religious traditions in-depth, whilst integrating multi-faceted theoretical and systematic perspectives. In addition, it is possible to combine this RUB subject with the B.A. "Musikwissenschaft" at the Folkwang University of Arts in Essen across locations.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- History of early Oriental and ancient religions
- History of Jewish religions
- History of Christian religions
- History of Islamic religions
- History of Indian religion and religions originated in India
- History of East-Asian religions
- Source languages and methods of religious research relevant in terms of religious studies
- History of Central Asian religions
- History of Iranian religions
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
... have:
an interest in historical contexts as well as current developments, excellent reading competencies and the willingness to engage into a neutral discourse of religion
... enjoy:
dealing with other cultures, learning old and new languages, conducting a discourse of actual religious and social issues and discussing theoretical concepts and models
... struggle through:
texts, texts, texts (including dry texts, English-language literature and old sources), learning a source language (such as Greek, Arabic or Sanskrit), seminar papers, term papers, and personal preconceptions about religion
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- as political consultants
- in education
- in libraries, museums and archives
- in the media and PR industry
- in the field of development aid
And else?
An internship ...
is optional. It is done in the 3th semester.
Duration: 6 weeks
Studying abroad ...
is recommended. It is done in the 4th or 5th semester.
Duration: 1 semester
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Religionswissenschaft, Studienberatungskommission
Email: koordinationrelwiss@rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Religionswissenschaft
Building, Room: Universitätsstraße 90a, Raum 0.10
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-26490
Email: religionswiss.fachschaft@googlemail.com
Website Fachschaft