Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies (Leuven)

Interested in the study of theology and religion? In Leuven we offer an internationally renowned Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies. In a three-year programme (full- or part-time) students are initiated in all areas that together constitute Christian theology; in addition, particular attention is given to the contribution of religious studies, classical and modern languages, and philosophy. In some cases students can be granted advanced standing and as such admission to the Abridged Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies (between 45 to 120 ECTS).

What is the Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies all about?
The students of the Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies (also available part-time) will pay attention to:

• a deeper understanding of the Christian tradition and the history of the Church;
• the improvement of their knowledge of modern and Biblical languages, philosophy and other human sciences;
• a critical broadening and maturing of faith in conversation with contemporary culture.

This programme prepares for a more specialized study in the Research Master or the Master of Theology and Religious Studies upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies.

Structure
The Bachelor programme offered by the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies endeavours to make a contribution to the overall formation and development of the students and to prepare them to engage in independent theological and interdisciplinary reflection on the Catholic faith tradition. At the same time, the programme also intends to stimulate interest in the mutual relationships between the various Christian churches and between Christianity and the other world religions.

Faculty
The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies has built a rich history and tradition ever since its founding in 1432. The Faculty focuses on training students and researchers in scientifically-based, and methodological reflection and application, where theology and religious studies mutually enrich one another. All of the Faculty’s programmes are taught in both Dutch and English and are open to students of every nationality. The Faculty currently has students from more than sixty countries and thus from virtually every part of the globe.

 

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