Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Western Esotericism at Groningen

Dear colleague,

We have completely updated the information for prospective international students who want to enroll in the Bachelor, Master (one year), or Research Master (two years) programs Religious Studies at the University of Groningen. Please see
http://www.rug.nl/ggw/informatievoor/prosstud/index for details.

The Bachelor Minor "Religions in the Modern World" and the entire Master and Research Master programs are taught in English. In Groningen, the study of Western esotericism is part of a larger program that addresses the history of religion in Europe. The BA minor "Religions in the Modern World" includes the module "New Age in Historical Perspective" and related topics.

For the more advanced study of Western esotericism the Research Master "Religion and Culture" is the best option. This program includes 3 core modules on "Religion and Culture: Key Issues in the Study of Religions,"
"Asia and Europe: A History of Religious and Cultural Interaction," and "Religion and Philosophy." These modules can be complemented with 3 modules taken from the one-year MA program (e.g., "Religion and the
Natural Sciences," "God, Evil, and History," or "Religion in the Public and Private Sphere"). The research focus on Esotericism can then be further deepened in 3 individual Traineeships that are set up in close collaboration with professors at the University of Groningen or other universities. Please see
http://www.rug.nl/ggw/onderwijs/maopleidingen/researchmaster/index for details.

If you know of interested students, I'd highly appreciate if you could forward this information to them.

Thanks a lot and best wishes,

Kocku von Stuckrad

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Prof. Kocku von Stuckrad
University of Groningen
Department of Religious Studies
Oude Boteringestraat 38
9712 GK Groningen
The Netherlands
Phone (office): +31-50-363-5579
Fax: +31-50-363-6200
E-Mail: c.k.m.von.stuckrad@rug.nl
Homepage: http://www.vonstuckrad.com
Department Homepage: http://www.rug.nl/ggw
LinkedIn: http://nl.linkedin.com/in/kocku
Twitter: http://twitter.com/KvStuckrad

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