Tilburg University is a research university located in the city of Tilburg in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and offers a range of bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. The university is known for its expertise in fields such as economics, business, psychology, and law, and is home to a number of research institutes and centers focused on these areas. Tilburg University has a strong international focus, with students from over 100 countries and partnerships with over 150 universities worldwide. It is also a member of several international research and educational networks.

Program content
Courses
You will follow these seven courses (42 ECTS in total):
Full-time program
Fall semester (End of August – January)

Christian Theology: Fundamental Issues and Contemporary Questions
Catholic Social Thought in Contemporary Society
Sources and History of Social Thought
Christianity in Dialogue with the Economic World
Research and Hermeneutics
Spring semester (End of January – June)

Christianity in Dialogue with the World Religions
Religion in a Digital World
Thesis phase (see below, ‘Master’s thesis, including seminar’).
You have the option of swapping one 'In Dialogue' course for a MA elective of your choice.

Part-time program
Fall semester (year 1) (End of August – January)

Christian Theology: Fundamental Issues and Contemporary Questions
Catholic Social Thought in Contemporary Society
Sources and History of Social Thought
Spring semester (year 1) (End of January – June)

Christianity in Dialogue with the World Religions
Religion in a Digital World
Fall semester (year 2) (End of August – January)

Christianity in Dialogue with the Economic World
Research and Hermeneutics
You have the option of swapping one 'In Dialogue' course for an MA elective of your choice.

Spring semester (year 2) (End of January – June)

Thesis phase (see below, ‘Master’s thesis, including seminar’).

Master's thesis, including seminar
Your Master’s thesis phase consists of the following two parts of 18 ECTS in total:

Thesis Seminar Christianity and Society (3 ECTS, preparation for your Master's thesis)
Thesis Master Christianity and Society (15 ECTS)
Examples of Master's thesis subjects are:

Charity, Prudence and Dignity: Roman Catholic and Lutheran Perspectives
on the Refugee Crisis
An Evaluation of the Role of Religion in the Democratic Quest for a Secular State in Nigeria
Church and Gender in the First Three Centuries
Watch a trial lecture
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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it