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Master's Programme in the History of Religions

The program is aimed for those who want to expand and deepen their understanding of how religious traditions are shaped, changed and how they impact human societies in history and today.

An in-depth understanding is achieved partly through empirical studies of a variety of religious traditions, partly through an advanced study of current discussions of theory and method as well as relevant issues from the history of religions’s theoretical and methodological history. The program ultimately aims at a historically and ethnographically grounded analysis of the social dimensions of religion, but also at an in-depth ability to interpret aesthetically, emotionally and intellectually challenging representations of the foundations of human existence. Within the program, the student is given the opportunity for in-depth study of historical-philological and ethnological-anthropological perspectives.

Through its empirical, theoretical, and methodological breadth, the program provides a good basis for further studies in humanities and social science as well as competence in professions with high demands on analytical ability. The ability to acquire, convey and critically analyse large amounts of information also includes a comprehensive orientation in the ethnic and religious diversity of the world. The program thus provides a good basis for various occupations in research, education, development projects, media and communication, work with public inquiries, diplomacy, and museum activities.

The program gives eligibility for admission to postgraduate education in the history of religion.

Information for admitted students autumn 2024

Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.

In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.

Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students

  1. Activate your university account

    The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.

  2. Register at your department

    Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.

  3. Read all the information on this page

    Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.

IMPORTANT

Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.

Information from the department - programmes

If you have been admitted to a programme at our department you will get an email from us with all the information you need concerning your participation. Please observe that you need to register to claim your place on the programme.

Online registration will be open from 5 August to 18 August, 2024. At the same time we will send out emails with information to all admitted students. Make sure to check your inbox (and spam) regularly.

Please follow these two steps to register for your course:

1) Activate your university account. The university account gives you access to IT services at Stockholm University and to necessary student information. Here you find information about how to activate your account.

2) Register for the course. To claim your place on the course you need to register. Registration is online (login with your university account).

If you encounter any problems, please contact you course administrator as soon as possible.

Course information such as syllabus, schedule, list of required readings, is available further down on this page.

Once you have registered you will have access to the course’s site in Athena, where you find more detailed course information. Log in with your university account.

Questions?

Please contact our course administrators: studentadministration@erg.su.se

Welcome activities

Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department. 

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An in-depth understanding is achieved partly through empirical studies of a variety of religious traditions, partly through an advanced study of current discussions of theory and method as well as relevant issues from the history of religions’s theoretical and methodological history. The program ultimately aims at a historically and ethnographically grounded analysis of the social dimensions of religion, but also at an in-depth ability to interpret aesthetically, emotionally and intellectually challenging representations of the foundations of human existence. Within the program, the student is given the opportunity for in-depth study of historical-philological and ethnological-anthropological perspectives.

Through its empirical, theoretical, and methodological breadth, the program provides a good basis for further studies in humanities and social science as well as competence in professions with high demands on analytical ability. The ability to acquire, convey and critically analyse large amounts of information also includes a comprehensive orientation in the ethnic and religious diversity of the world. The program thus provides a good basis for various occupations in research, education, development projects, media and communication, work with public inquiries, diplomacy, and museum activities.

The program gives eligibility for admission to postgraduate education in the history of religion.

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