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Inter-Religious Dialogue Skills Catholic University of Applied Sciences North-Rhine Westphalia

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Köln

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Sociology, Social Science
  • Religious Studies

Focus

Theological and Religious Studies Fundamentals, Specialisations in social and political science, Competencies of Interfaith Work, Practice of Interreligious Work, Concept Development and Practice-based Research in Interreligious Dialogue Work

Target group

Specialists and managers in social work, healthcare and nursing institutions, in councelling centres, in cities and municipalities. Employees in the fields of education and pastoral care. The course of study can also serve as preparation for a career as a diversity manager.

Annotation

The Master's degree course is organised in franchise cooperation between the katho and the Archdiocese of Cologne. Teaching staff include professors and lecturers from the Catholic University of Applied Social Sciences, the Archdiocese of Cologne, the Diocesan Caritas Association for the Archdiocese of Cologne and other institutions. In addition, representatives of other religious communities also teach on this degree course.

This degree course is offered as a face-to-face course every three years. The next such course will start in the winter semester 2026/27.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirements:

- Diploma degree, Bachelor’s or comparable academic degree in a subject from the Human Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities

AND

- At least one year of relevant professional experience

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2025/2026: 22.09.2026 - 06.02.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
  • Summer semester 2027: 22.03.2027 - 16.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

5,900.00 EUR / total

More information regarding tuition fees

The costs for the entire degree course are expected to be EUR 5,900. This does not cover accommodation and food. Instalment payments are possible.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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