Program Overview
The Practical Theology at Radboud University is a MA programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Practical Theology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Practical Theology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Practical Theology seminar\', \'3 Discipline seminars\', \'Students can replace one seminar by another seminar or specialisation course, to the discretion of the examination board.\', \'Pastoral Theology OR Missiology\', \'1 Set elective\', \'Practical Theology seminar\', \'3 Discipline seminars\', \'Students can replace one seminar by another seminar or specialisation course, to the discretion of the examination board.\', "Master\'s Thesis", \'Professional and research specialisation (choice determines content of final\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission for students with a Dutch university Bachelor\'s diploma
In order to get admission to this Master\'s you will need a completed Bachelors degree in Theology or a related discipline.
Admission requirements for international students
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Radboud University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Radboud University
Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
