Master in Sciences of Religions
UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
Whether you are religious or agnostic, you are interested in religions and the critical approach to them offered by the human sciences. Thanks to integrated courses and seminars, our programme prepares you for multidisciplinary tasks, particularly in the field of intercultural mediation and multi-religious intervention.
Career Opportunities
Researcher Journalist Teachers, facilitators, or more specifically, consultants in intercultural and religious mediation within companies, schools, or the youth sector.
Program Curriculum
The Master's offers you: An introduction to four religious traditions (religions of the Far East, Hinduism and Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity); An introduction to the methods of each of the major disciplines in the human sciences (philosophy, history, law, sociology, psychology, theology, comparatism); A focus on religious issues in the context of highly contemporary problems; An opening and guidelines for developing skills in intercultural and interreligious dialogue.
Admission Requirements
You Wonder about the impact of religions and religiosities in our contemporary societies? Would you like to gain a better understanding of the forces behind religion? Would you like to tackle the complexity of these issues in a calm and dialogical way Want to think, contribute and act in this field
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)
UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain)
Brussels, Belgium
UCLouvain (Université catholique de Louvain) is one of Belgium's largest and most prestigious universities, founded in 1425, offering programmes across science, engineering, medicine, humanities,...
University Profile- Start Date September
- Language French / English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
