Christianity in Global Transformations (Master of Arts (M.A.) – 120 LP)

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Charakteristik und Ziele

The four-semester master’s programme Christianity in Global Transformations (hereinafter referred to as CGT) offers an advanced approach to Christianity and its theological dimensions. The aim of the international master’s degree is to enable graduates to critically examine the role of Christianity in global transformations from an interdisciplinary perspective. The focus is on the global diversity of “Christianities” and their social and religious-cultural processes that (de)stabilize and (re)shape the diverse variants of Christianity in their contexts. This is particularly true in view of common global and local challenges such as climate change, social injustice, religiously legitimized violence, emigration and immigration as well as dealing with intercultural and interreligious differences, to name but a few.

The programme combines theoretical studies and practical experiences. After a broad overview of the topics in the first semester, you will have the chance to focus on one of the possible majors: „Biblical Studies in Global Entanglements“, „Global Christianity and Religious Studies“ & „Systematics and Practical Studies“. The third semester is dedicated to an internship (academic exchange or practical work), while the fourth semester is reserved for the composition of a master’s thesis in the field of your chosen specialization.

This turns CGT in Halle into a unique study programme providing a broad overview as the essential base for a critical analysis and engagement with the role of today’s Christianity and religion in general. At the same time it allows specialisation that combines practice and theory, always considering current challenges and global transformation processes.

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Darum Halle!

As birthplace of Reformation and worldwide Protestant mission, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) has played a profound role in shaping global Christianity as we know it today. This complex historical legacy invites critical reflection on the ambivalent role of Christianity — and religion more broadly — in global transformations.

The city of Halle is situated in the midst of Germany — a country between Global East and Global West. It is a lively medium-sized city with an eminent cultural and subcultural scene, rooted in the student life of several academic institutions (art college, college for sacred music, university etc.). There are various choirs, campus sports, project groups or gardening projects and other leisure activities which will help you settle in quickly. The thousand-year-old city also offers a rich cultural programme (e.g. museums, theatres, opera, historical sites, music clubs and art events), beautiful nature and a friendly atmosphere. Halle is also well-connected to nearby cities such as Leipzig and Berlin, so you can explore more of Germany during your study time.

Living in Halle in Christian convicts means to share daily and spiritual life and studying in ecumenically open Protestant student communities. Please contact Evangelisches Konvikt, Schlesisches Konvikt, or Reformiertes Convict.

Studying in Halle means being part of a lively, but not stressful place and experiencing historical sites in transformation: art, music & religion on the move.

Berufsperspektiven

The degree programme qualifies students for a career in work fields that deal with diverse forms of Christianity in social transformation processes by imparting subject-specific knowledge and methodological-analytical skills relevant to the professional field and can furthermore provide a basis for further doctoral studies. It equips students with a focus on current transformation processes which leaves them well-prepared for any occupation in ecclesiastical, cultural or political institutions, interreligious dialogue as well as in the field of NGO’s, journalism, media, science or education.

If you are aiming for a career in a church, Halle offers close links to various regional and ecumenical church organisations and practical training opportunities.

Struktur des Studiums

The programme is structured as follows:

1. Compulsory modules (40 CP)
2. Master's thesis (30 CP)
3. Electives - Major: Specialisation (25 CP)
4. Electives - Minor and Interdisciplinary Specialisation (25 CP)

Studieninhalt

The content, learning objectives, workload, requirements and prerequisites of specific modules are published in the module catalogue and the study and examination regulations (in German only). The legal basis for this is the study and examination regulations. 

Praktika

An internship (duration: 360 hours) is integrated into the international master's degree programme as an independent module with 15 credit points. It is possible to split the internship upon application. The faculty appoints an internship coordinator to advise on internship-related questions. This person
advises on internship-related questions. The internship is organised independently by the student. It is recommended to seek advice from the internship coordinator before starting the internship.

Zulassungsvoraussetzungen

Applicants for the MA Christianity in Global Transformations must

• hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a theological, religious studies or comparable religion-related degree programme, each with at least 60 ECTS in religious studies modules

• prove good knowledge of written and spoken English.

Applicants prove their English language proficiency by submitting either TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, Unicert II, German Abitur or an equivalent (inter)nationally recognised language certificate attesting B2level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Proof of language proficiency is not required if the first degree was obtained in a study programme taught in English.

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