Master of Arts [M.A] (History: Religion and Society)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
€17,150/Yr
€17,150 /Yr
- The MA specialization program History: Religion and Society focuses on understanding the changing role of religion(s) in society from Antiquity until the present. Students will explore questions such as:
- How has the relationship between religion, politics, and society changed over time?
- How can we understand the gradual separation of Church and State and new forms of worship, dissent and devotion that have developed since the western Middle Ages?
- What has been the impact of broader processes such as secularisation, globalisation and colonialism?
- History: Religion and Society focuses on the role of religion in Europe and beyond, including the Mediterranean World and the Middle East. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the relationship between religion, society, and politics from Antiquity until the ‘War on Terror. Students will cover dominant and minority religions, ranging from Judaism and Christianity to Islam and Eastern religions. Students will also study the history of the Reformations and Protestantism in Europe and the Netherlands and will be introduced to relevant collections, including important ones at VU Amsterdam. Student's discussions will link to topics that are socially relevant today, such as clashes between religion and secularism, the entangled relations between politics and religion, and the future of religious heritage.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | €17150 (EUR 17150) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | €19045 (EUR 19045) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- a Bachelor's degree from an officially recognized research university, including a minimum of three years of full-time academic studies with at least 180 ECTS or the equivalent.
- The Master’s program in History is for students with an academic Bachelor’s degree in History. Students may also qualify if they have an academic Bachelor’s degree in another discipline of the Humanities (e.g. Theology, Philosophy) or in Anthropology or Sociology if they have a major or specialization equal to a minimum of 30 ECTS in History courses.
- For international students, the level of studied academic theory needs to be based on the course description, literature list, and sample of academic writing, due to a lack of distinction between applied and academic universities abroad.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's in Canada, the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
- TOEFL and IELTS tests must have been completed no more than two years before 1st September of the year in which your course starts.
International students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Orange Knowledge Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
University of Twente Holland Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 5,419/Yr$5,419 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Holland Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
VU Fellowship Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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