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Institute for the Study of Religion
 
IRW Institut für Religionswissenschaft Studium Studiengänge und Studienfächer International master programme: religion in the public sphere
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Testimonials from our students

  • Quote from Julia Oppermann: "The programme is primarily constructed in an interdisciplinary way; the wide spectrum of seminars allows you to pursue your academic interests precisely. In rather small seminars, you will develop close contact with the other students as well as with the supportive instructors in Hanover. And the double degree programme with Södertörn and Rome offers an exceptional opportunity for all students!"
  • Quote from Tuğrul Çağatay: "This is a dynamic programme which gives students a chance to follow their academic enthusiasm in a broad field of study with the guidance of competent and respected tutors. Not only acquiring theoretical knowledge but also obtaining practical experience are the most crucial and valuable features of this programme."
  • Quote from Lena-Sophie Schlehufer: "The master's program offers an incredibly great opportunity to go deeper into an approach to religious studies. Because of the wide range of courses offered, one can expand one's previous knowledge and get to know completely new approaches and subject areas. It is very enriching that the courses are so small. So you can learn a lot from each other and the different backgrounds and motivations for the study. In addition, this international master's program opens up many new perspectives, even apart from a European view. Due to the small number of students, intense discussions can develop in the courses and learning and working together is extremely interesting. In addition, you are very close and well supervised by the professors and benefit enormously from the different focuses of the lecturers."

Application Periods & Online Application Portal

For Prospective Students from Non-EU Countries

April 15th – May 31st

of the year for the winter semester

For Prospective Students from Germany and EU Countries

June 1st – July 15th

of the year for the winter semester

Time frame for a preliminary examination documentation

Students from outside the EU have to request a preliminary examination documentation (VPD) from uni-assist before applying for the master's programme. Please note that processing time can take up to eight weeks. Plan enough time for this before the application period. More information on the application for a VPD can be found here.

  • Applications from Prospective Students from Germany and EU countries
    Prospective students from Germany and other EU countries can apply via Leibniz University's application portal.
    LUH Application Portal
  • Applications from Prospective Students from Non-EU Countries
    Students from outside the EU first apply via uni-assist. Go to the Leibniz University's application portal for more information on the procedure.
    LUH Application Portal
    New procedure starting winter semester 2024/25:

    From the winter semester of 2024/2025 onwards, applications for a master's degree programme take place in a two-stage process:

    1. In the first step, you apply for a preliminary examination documentation (VPD) from uni-assist (probably from March 2024). Please note that processing time can take up to eight weeks.
    2. In a second step, you must then apply with the VPD  via the LUH portal during the application deadlines. You then upload the VPD received from uni-assist with the rest of your application documents.
    Information on visa

    Please make an appointment for a visa as soon as possible.  The processing time for a visa that authorises a longer-term stay can take up to several months. Unfortunately, we have no influence on your visa and cannot guarantee that you will receive your visa in time for the start of the semester. For more information on visa procedures, visit the website of the Federal Foreign Office.

Application Documents

You need to submit the following documents:

  • Final certificate of the Bachelor's degree programme or – if this is not yet available – a certificate of the achievements, the credit points and the average grade.
  • Curriculum vitae of two to three pages (in German or English)
  • Proof of English language skills (at least B2 CEFR)
Note on Language Skills

Students on the double degree track will have to provide proof of English language proficiency of at least C1 CEFR by the time they start their compulsory stay at one of our partner universities.

Requirements

Prerequisite for a successful application is a Bachelor's degree (or comparable degree) in the study of religion or in a social science degree programme or subject. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in any other cultural or social studies programme with proof of in-depth knowledge relevant to the study of religion is also valid. In addition, knowledge of the English language (B2 CEFR or C1 CEFR for the double degree track) must be proven. Further details are regulated by the admission regulations.

For more detailed information, please check the admission regulations.
Admission regulations
Definition: Admission regulations

For study programmes with a restriction on admission, the formal admission requirements are definded in a so-called "Zugangs- und Zulassungsordnung" (admission and special language regulation). These regulations define in detail whether, for example, an internship or an entrance examination is required to apply for a specific Bachelor's or Master's degree programme. They are in German language only. However, we provide translations for information purposes only. In the event of any inconsistency between the German version and the English version, only the German version shall apply.

Questions concerning your application?

Dr. phil. Carmen Becker
Representatives for research staff

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