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Master Programme - Religion, Society and Global Issues

Programme website	http://english.mf.no (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Student Reception
Telephone	(+47) 22 59 05 00
Email	international@mf.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	This programme gives knowledge of various relationships between religion and society in an increasingly global and multicultural world. The study programme is based on courses in the social sciences and religious studies. An essential part of the programme is to give insight into the different ways by which religion is shaped by various local and regional social conditions. This involves courses within: • Ethics • Sociology of religion • Intercultural communication • Diaconia The programme provides opportunities to specialize according to the students’ own interests. The programme is interreligious in its orientation. Future positions This programme aims at providing education for positions within research and education, as well as within Norwegian and international institutions and organizations, where knowledge of religion in an international and global perspective is required. It is also relevant for positions of leadership within the public and private sector. The Master’s degree qualifies for further studies on a doctoral level.
Application deadline	Next deadline for application: December 1 2010 for Quota applicants. December 1 for students from outside EU and EEA area. February 1 for students from the EU and EEA area.
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	- A bachelor degree or equivalent education - A group of 80 ECTS within the social sciences or religious studies/theology, of which at least 20 ECTS are a concentration - At least 20 ECTS within religious studies/theology for students with a background in the social sciences, and at least 20 ECTS within the social sciences for students with a background in religious studies/theology
Tuition	No tuition fees.
Subject area	Humanities
Degree level	Master
City	Oslo
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Quota scheme funding for 4-6 students beginning autumn 2011. No funding for students beginning autumn 2010.
Application procedures	International applicants must meet the basic entrance requirements for matriculation to Norwegian universities and institutions of higher education and have to fill in the school's application form for international students. Certified copies of school certificates and all academic work done directly sent to MF by the issuing university/ institution, must accompany the application.