RELIGIOUS ROOTS OF EUROPE

A high-mobility, two-year master’s programme: • Studies take place in several different countries• Highest international academic standard• Great networking opportunities

CONTENTThe aspiration of RRE is to study the three religions together in their formative period from a comparative perspective and using a variety of approaches: historical, philological, social scientific, fem-

inist, and literary. Doctrines, rituals, canonical texts, myths, reli-gious institutions - phenomena central to each of the three religions - are studied along with their relationship to society, politics, law, gender issues, and ethics.

RRE STUDENTS IN ROME, COMPACT SEMINAR 2011

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESThe programme offers a number of different career paths in which a religious and cultural expertise is needed. Expertise in religion is increasingly valued in various

functions in companies, corporations, organisations and in society in general.

RRE is a programme that qualifies suitable students for further innovative scholarly work, e.g., PhD pro-grammes. The highly regarded teachers will provide you with

specialized up-to-date knowledge and the general academic skills that are sought after in current job markets.

RRE is unique in three respects:Structure. RRE is a joint programme, combining the strengths of six Nordic universities. You are enrolled at the universities of Aarhus, Bergen, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Lund and Oslo at the same time. Academic content. No other religious studies programme has this focus and angle.Pedagogical form. RRE combines e-learning, face-to-face compact seminars, and local tutorials to achieve a truly international and open study environment.

BREAKING NEW GROUND

RRE is unique in three respects:Structure. RRE is a joint programme, combining the strengths of six Nordic universities. You are enrolled at the universities of Aarhus, Bergen, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Lund and Oslo at the same time. Academic content. No other religious studies programme has this focus and angle.Pedagogical form. RRE is innovative in combining e-learning, face-to-face compact seminars, and local tutorials to achieve a truly international and open study environment.

BREAKING NEW GROUND

RRE STUDENTS DURING A SEMINAR

FORMER STUDENTS SAY”The teachers are very helpful, the content is interesting, and everyone can choose what is most interesting for him/her.”

”Doing a PhD was not my goal, but the potential is really good now that I’ve gotten to know so many different professors.”

”Whatever you aim to do afterwards, whether you want to continue in academia or enter business and industry, the programme provides the opportunity to forge valuable contacts.”

”In general, the range of subjects is so fantastic you can only rejoice.”

Enrolment in the master’s programme requires:• A Bachelor’s degree in a field of study that is

relevant to the programme (e.g., theology, religious studies, classical philology, Semitic languages, classical archaeology, ancient history).

• Documented proficiency in at least one ”classical” language: Arabic, Greek, Hebrew or Latin

• Documented proficiency in English.• Every applicant must submit a CV and a letter

of motivation.

ADMISSION

Aarhushttp://www.au.dk/en/studies/optagelse/master/rre/Bergenhttp://www.uib.no/international/mobility/students/joint-degrees/nordic-master-in-religious-roots-of-europeCopenhagenhttp://www.teol.ku.dk/english/religious_roots/Helsinkihttp://www.helsinki.fi/rreLund http://www2.teol.lu.se/rre/Oslohttp://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/relroots-master/

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