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History of Religion: Master Course

  • Number of credits 15 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Study form Web-based (online)
  • Starting Autumn Term 2025

About the course

The course deals with theory, method, and research within the history of religions. This means, among other things, that the course includes an in-depth study of the concept of religion and other concepts pertaining to the field, the research history of the subject, source-critical problems, ritual studies, and some contemporary theories of history of religions. 

Within the framework of the course, central theories, and methods within the field of history of religions are treated, both historically and today. This includes, among other things, the history and use of the concept of religion, comparison as a method and contemporary theories of ritual and religion. The module also deals with methods within history of religions.

Application and eligibility

History of Religion: Master Course, 15 credits

Det finns inga tidigare terminer för kursen Autumn Term 2025 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

Starts

1 September 2025

Ends

18 January 2026

Study location

Varied

Language

English

Type of studies

Mixed, 50%, Distance

Number of mandatory meetings

No mandatory meetings.

Outline for distance course

Mandatory online meetings for instruction and examination may be included.

For the course, a computer (Windows 10 or later or macOS), stable internet and a headset and webcam are recommended. The possibilities of using the learning platform Canvas via mobile or tablet/iPad are limited. As a browser, Chrome or Firefox is recommended.

Required Knowledge

90 credits of religious studies / theology, of which 15 credits of religious studies at bachelor's level or teacher education towards the later years of compulsory school or upper secondary school where the subject of religion is included.

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits

Application code

UMU-12036

Application

The online application opens 17 March 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 April 2025. How to apply

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 24,150

Total fee

SEK 24,150

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