Courses are held in English (100%).
First deadline: 30 April
(This is also the deadline for the MESt Faculty Scholarship. Details are available on the homepage.)
Final deadline: 1 July
The Master's programme in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies (MESt) covers a field of knowledge entailing the following concepts:
Students will be introduced to key aspects of biblical and theological interpretation, as well as to poignant developments in church history, in order to equip them with the tools necessary to make advances in the interest of ecumenism. Lecturers will devote special attention to the insights and methodology of German theology, owing to the singular influence of German-language research on theological scholarship worldwide.
The MESt is offered by the Faculty of Protestant Theology in cooperation with the Centre for Religion and Society ("Zentrum für Religion und Gesellschaft – ZERG") at the University of Bonn. Professors and lecturers from the Faculties and Departments of Protestant and Catholic Theology, Philosophy, the Seminary of Old Catholic Theology, and from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Germany contribute to the teaching of the programme.
The Master's programme in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies comprises a combination of both compulsory and elective modules. It consists of lectures and seminars, an internship or ecumenical fieldwork, and a Master's thesis.
Students of the Master's programme in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies are required to complete an internship or ecumenical fieldwork. With the help of the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous modules, the students can analyse practical situations, work out relevant questions and develop and implement solutions.
Recommended: complete participation in the courses of the modules of the first semester / first year
A social fee of approx. 320 EUR per semester
900 EUR to 1,000 EUR per month, which covers accommodation, health insurance, food, and other daily expenses
English proficiency, under the terms of the Common European Framework of Reference for language (CEFR) (German: "Gemeinsamer Europäischer Referenzrahmen [GER]"), with a minimum CEFR level B2 or comparable accomplishments in one of the following language tests: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or equivalent.
Applicants are exempt who can show that they have achieved the matriculation standard for a university from an English-speaking school and/or the completion of a university degree in a programme conducted at least partially in the English language. Exceptions are brought before the Examination Board.
First deadline: 30 April
(This is also the deadline for the MESt Faculty Scholarship. Details are available on the homepage.)
Final deadline: 1 July
Applications for the Master's programme in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies must be submitted online at the official portal for Master's applications of the University of Bonn: https://application.uni-bonn.de.
Students have the possibility to apply for a room in a student dorm run by the "Studierendenwerk". Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that all students will be allotted a room as these are in short supply.
Support is offered in the search for private accommodation as well. In order to ensure sufficient time to secure accommodation, early application to the MESt programme is recommended.
For further information on housing in Bonn, please visit our website: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/university/university-life/living-in-bonn?set_language=en.
The University of Bonn offers a range of different support programmes for international students. The Welcome Days before the start of every semester are an opportunity for new students from abroad to gather information on the most important issues, such as enrolment, registration with the local authorities, and opening a bank account. Getting to know fellow international and German students during recreational activities is another benefit of the Welcome Days.
The Study Buddy Programme matches newly arrived international students (mentees) with a University of Bonn student (buddy) who helps them as they start their studies and adjust to life in Bonn. The buddies give tips, advice and assistance that make it easier for their mentees to become familiar with the university and get settled in Bonn.
The MESt coordinator offers all international students individual support before and after their arrival.
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