Specialisation Systematic Theology
Before starting your Master education, you should apply for approval of your Master programme. Download one of the forms and discuss your program with the study advisor. Additional information is available on the form. You may also use this form to apply for approval of a change in your programme.
The Master’s specialisation in Systematic Theology has a course load of 180 EC* (three years). All the courses are 10 EC and the Master’s Thesis is 20 EC.
The structure is as follows:
Year 1
| Course | Course code | Course load (EC) |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar on Systematic Theology | FTR-THMA105 | 10 |
|
Seminar on History of Church and Theology ** |
FTR-THMA106 and FTR-THMA104 and FTR-THMA103 |
10 10 10 |
|
Elective course: |
Elective course: FTR-THMA108 FTR-THMA101 & FTR-THMA100 FTR-THMA207 |
10 |
|
Specialisation course Systematic Theology: |
Specialisation course Systematic Theology: FTR-THMA150-5 or FTR-THMA150-6 |
10 |
| 60 EC |
* You are required to have a basic knowledge of Hebrew and Greek to be admitted to this course.
** You can replace one seminar by another seminar or specialisation course, to the discretion of the Examination Board.
Year 2
| Course | Course code | Course load (EC) |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar on Systematic Theology | FTR-THMA105 | 10 |
|
Seminar on History of Church and Theology ** |
FTR-THMA106 and FTR-THMA104 and FTR-THMA103 |
10 10 10 |
| Master's Thesis on Systematic Theology |
FTR-THMA250 | 20 |
| 60 EC |
* You are required to have a basic knowledge of Hebrew and Greek to be admitted to this course.
** You can replace one seminar by another seminar or specialisation course, to the discretion of the Examination Board.
Year 3: Professional specialisation
In the third year of the Master's programme in Theology, you select one trajectory as a professional specialisation:
- Academic Research (in English)
- Pastoral Studies (in English)
- Religion and Policy (in Dutch)
- Spiritual Care (in Dutch)
- Teaching Course Religious Studies/Life Orientation (in Dutch)