Scheme of program Program structure for Rel MA Major (Document in German) (PDF, 106KB) Program structure for Rel MA Minor (Document in German) (PDF, 102KB)
Combination possibilities The Master's degree program in Science of Religion consists of a major with 90 ECTS credits and a minor with 30 ECTS credits. The major can be combined with any minor subject taught in a sufficient scope at the University of Bern, with the exception of Science of Religion and Inter-Religious Studies. Structure Major ECTS Minor ECTS 90 30 Available minors Minors you may choose
Deadlines Semester dates Current dates of the academic year and lecture periods of all degree courses incl. semester breaks and vacation New students Apply for a degree program Request for change of study program/s Current students Renewal of semester registration for the forthcoming semester Request for change of study program/s Registration for BeNeFri Request for leave of absence Request for removal from Student Registry for one of the following reasons: completion of studies, interruption of studies or dropping out of university Request for transfer from master's degree course to doctorate Request for extension of period of study
Requirements Individual academic requirements The following academic qualifications are required for admission to the master’s degree program in Science of Religion (major): a) Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major or minor in Science of Religion (60 ECTS credits) Additional attainments of up to 60 ECTS credits may be required. * b) Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a major in a different branch of studies, provided that the master's degree can be successfully completed with an additional maximum 60 ECTS credits. * * Additional attainments can either be admission requirements which must be fulfilled in order to complete the master's degree program or admission requirements which must be fulfilled before admission to the master's degree program. The ECTS credits will be listed separately in the diploma supplement as extracurricular attainments. Please consult the admission requirements for the minor as presented in the plan of studies. Swiss bachelor's degrees/programs from the University of Bern that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment: Bachelor of Arts in Science of Religion from other Universities which authorize the holder to be admitted to the requested Master’s program without an assessment (Einstufung) (Document in German): Religionswissenschaft (PDF, 73KB) The bachelor's degree may not be more than ten years old. Exceptions are possible where justified. Language requirements Depending on the empirical study focus selected, Latin or Greek, or a non-European language. Evidence of language proficiency must be presented before the master's degree program can be completed. Application and admission General admission requirements Application and admission with a Swiss degree Application and admission with an international degree For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.
Swiss bachelor's degrees/programs from the University of Bern that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment: Bachelor of Arts in Science of Religion from other Universities which authorize the holder to be admitted to the requested Master’s program without an assessment (Einstufung) (Document in German): Religionswissenschaft (PDF, 73KB)
Application and admission Application and admission Admission requirements Application deadlines Current UniBE students Apply for a change to the M A in Science of Religion, Universität Bern by self-service as part of the re-registration for the next semester. Renewal of semester registration → Self-service Recognition of academic achievements Procedure and timing of the renewal of semester registration Application with a Swiss degree Online application Assessment Steps from application to registration Application with an international degree Online application CHECKLIST - Documents for your application / Important information Steps from application to registration For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.
