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Perimortal sciences: Dying, Death and Mourning Interdisciplinary University of Regensburg

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Regensburg

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Protestant Theology
  • Catholic Theology

Focus

Tod und Trauer, Trauerbegleitung und Traueransprache, Sterbende und Angehörige begleiten, Gesellschaftliche Rahmenbedingungen perimortaler Handlungsfelder, Pädagogik und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit

Target group

Graduates of an undergraduate course of study who are prepared to deal with the finite nature of life in a scientific and personal way. This willingness is not restricted to a certain phase of life or to a certain academic background. The programme is therefore aimed at graduates of various backgrounds (law, medicine, social work, education, cultural studies, economics, etc.).

Annotation

The Master’s degree can be studied part-time; it is offered in a hybrid format (participation in person or via zoom)

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Proof of a first professionally qualifying degree, certificate of academic degree or equivalent academic degree with a standard period of study of at least six semesters or a comparable scope of study with an average grade of at least 2.50, and in the case of applicants with an average grade of less than 2.50, proof of course-specific aptitude, provided by a successfully completed aptitude procedure.

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027The lecture period is interrupted from 24.12.2026 to 6.01.2027 and on 01.11. 2026.
  • Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 16.07.2027The lecture period is interrupted on 26 May 2026.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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