With a course in religious studies, you will gain a wide range of skills that are essential for your future work in our globalized society:
- Foundational and specialized knowledge of religion
- Intercultural sensitivity and the ability to engage in interreligious dialogue
- Practical and field research experience
- Problem-solving and critical thinking, writing, and presenting
- Analysis of texts, objects, and media
- Examination of difference, perspective, and identity formation processes
In addition to the skills you acquire during your studies, you will develop a strong foundation of competencies that (depending on your major) prepare you for careers in the following fields:
- Community, church, and social work
- Museums and foundations
- Journalism and publishing
- Migration, integration, and prevention work
- Tourism, adult education, and volunteer work
- Public service in areas such as integration, prevention, social participation, and diversity
Continuing Education
The Religious Studies degree program equips students with intercultural and interreligious competencies, preparing them for a wide range of roles in societal and cultural fields. By specializing and combining studies with other disciplines, students can develop their own unique profiles, opening up career opportunities in religious institutions, youth work, and political education.