Religious studies — bachelor's

Also called: Comparative religion, Study of religion

Comparative and historical study of religions, their texts, rituals and role in society, without a confessional standpoint.

Facts

German nameReligionswissenschaft

LevelBachelor's

Core school subjects

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English Greek History Latin Political science Religious studies Sociology Philosophy Ethics

Careers

Right after graduation

Religious studies scholar

Religionswissenschaftler/in

After the next degree

Philosopher

Philosoph/in

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Philosophie, Ethik

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Religionswissenschaft

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