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Stellenbosch University

Master of Philosophy in Religion and Culture

The Master of Philosophy in Religion and Culture in Theology and Religious Studies is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Master of Philosophy in Religion and Culture offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Theology

Programme Structure

The MPhil in Religion and Culture is presented at HEQSF level 9 and consists of four lectured modules to the value of 80 credits, as well as a thesis to the value of 100 credits that has to be completed on a theme related to Religion and Culture.

Presentation

• The programme is presented by the discipline of Practical Theology and Missiology of the Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University in co-operation with Humboldt University in Berlin.
• Mode of teaching: class work, lectures, prescribed work.
• Medium of instruction: English.

Duration of Programme

The duration of the programme is at least one year.

Assessment and Examination

To successfully complete this programme, you must do a number of assignments and take tests or examinations orally or in writing. You must also submit a thesis on a relevant research topic.

Programme Content

Total 180 credits

Compulsory Module

(credits = 100)

Thesis: Religion and Culture 812(100)

plus

Elective Modules

Choose one of the two options of the following module.

(credits = 20)

Anthropology and Human Identity

812(20) Religious Studies; OR

Religion and Gender

plus

Choose one of the three options of the following modules.

(credits = 20)

Forms and Contexts of Religious Discourse

812(20) Religion and Media; OR

Religion and Symbol/Rite; OR

Religion within Historical Contexts (Christianity/Islam/Judaism)

plus

Choose one of the three options of the following module.

(credits = 20)

Religion and Contemporary Society

812(20) Religion, Ecumenics and Interculturality; OR

Religion and Economy; OR

Religion, Public Theology and Politics

plus

Choose one of the two options of the following module.

(credits = 20)

Religion, Spirituality and Life Issues

812(20) Religion and Reconciliation; OR

Religion and the Healing of Life (cura vitae)