Comparative Theological Studies

University of BonnUniversity of Bonn

Overview

Degree
Master of Comparative Theological Studies
Duration
1 year
Semester fee
€345 / semester
Tuition fees
€0 / year
Language
Intake
October
Full / part time
Full-time, Part-time
Study mode
On-site
Level
Master

About this course

["Focus: Methodological and hermeneutical foundations of Comparative Theology, including dialogical engagement and interfaith reflectionContent:Introduction to key approaches, such as Comparative Theology in Christian, Islamic, and Jewish contextsCase studies of theological doctrines like God, Christology, and Eschatology analysed through comparative frameworks", "Content:Introduction to key approaches, such as Comparative Theology in Christian, Islamic, and Jewish contextsCase studies of theological doctrines like God, Christology, and Eschatology analysed through comparative frameworks", "Introduction to key approaches, such as Comparative Theology in Christian, Islamic, and Jewish contexts", "Case studies of theological doctrines like God, Christology, and Eschatology analysed through comparative frameworks", "Outcomes: Students apply comparative methods, reflect on theological transformations across traditions, and develop interreligious perspectives.", "Focus: Understanding legal traditions in Christianity, Islam, and JudaismContent:Canon Law, Islamic Law, and Halakha explored through specific applications, such as education, ethics, and religious violenceEngagement with international debates on religion and law", "Content:Canon Law, Islamic Law, and Halakha explored through specific applications, such as education, ethics, and religious violenceEngagement with international debates on religion and law", "Canon Law, Islamic Law, and Halakha explored through specific applications, such as education, ethics, and religious violence", "Engagement with international debates on religion and law", "Outcomes: Students analyse the interaction of legal and theological principles, evaluating their roles in addressing contemporary issues.", "Focus: Historical and theological relationships among Abrahamic faithsContent:Jewish-Christian relations, including the impact of antisemitism and theological reconciliationIslamic theological approaches to Judaism and ChristianityTheologies of Abrahamic religions explored through interfaith dialogue", "Content:Jewish-Christian relations, including the impact of antisemitism and theological reconciliationIslamic theological approaches to Judaism and ChristianityTheologies of Abrahamic religions explored through interfaith dialogue", "Jewish-Christian relations, including the impact of antisemitism and theological reconciliation", "Islamic theological approaches to Judaism and Christianity", "Theologies of Abrahamic religions explored through interfaith dialogue", "Outcomes: Students critically assess historical and theological dynamics, fostering deeper understanding of interreligious connections.", "Focus: Independent research on a chosen topic in Comparative Theology", "Outcomes: Students demonstrate mastery in applying comparative methodologies, engage with current research debates, and produce an original scholarly contribution.", "Focus: Textual and historical analysis of sacred texts in Christianity, Islam, and JudaismContent:Translation-critical readings of biblical and Qur’anic textsStudy of patristic writings and rabbinic or hadith traditions", "Content:Translation-critical readings of biblical and Qur’anic textsStudy of patristic writings and rabbinic or hadith traditions", "Translation-critical readings of biblical and Qur’anic texts", "Study of patristic writings and rabbinic or hadith traditions", "Outcomes: Students develop critical skills for historical-critical exegesis and examine transformative processes of scriptural traditions.", "Focus: Exploring ecumenical dialogue and theological engagement within Christian traditionsContent:Case studies of Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and Old Catholic approachesEducational frameworks for valuing diversity and fostering interfaith empathy", "Content:Case studies of Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and Old Catholic approachesEducational frameworks for valuing diversity and fostering interfaith empathy", "Case studies of Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and Old Catholic approaches", "Educational frameworks for valuing diversity and fostering interfaith empathy", "Outcomes: Students analyse ecumenical opportunities and develop pedagogical tools for interreligious and intra-religious understanding."]

Admission & deadlines

October

Non-EU

Submit your applications before 30 September. International students requiring a visa are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

About the University

Students36K (2020)
TypeUniversity
ControlPublic

University Ranking

Humboldt
17(17 in Germany)
QS
207(11 in Germany)
Shanghai
68(4 in Germany)
THE
92(6 in Germany)

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