Master Theologie Catholique — Interreligious studies

Tuition fees for Master Theologie Catholique — Interreligious studies are 250 EUR per year.

Interreligious studies, the English name given to a track within the Master Theologie Catholique at Université de Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France, pairs Catholic theological formation with the study of other religious traditions across a two-year, French-taught program, with a September start and yearly tuition of 250 EUR. As a field, interreligious studies draws on theology, history, and comparative religion to examine how different faith communities articulate belief and practice, and how encounters between them have unfolded across history. Students typically study the beliefs, texts, and institutions of religions beyond Catholicism, the historical record of interfaith relations, and theological approaches to religious diversity and dialogue. Coursework often extends into the ethics of pluralism, the role of religion in conflict and reconciliation, and case studies of interfaith cooperation in areas such as education, humanitarian work, and public life. Graduates trained in interreligious studies commonly find roles where religious literacy and cross-cultural understanding are assets: chaplaincy in hospitals, universities, or the armed forces, positions within organizations coordinating interfaith or ecumenical relations, and work in humanitarian or diplomatic settings involving religiously diverse populations. Others move into teaching, research, or writing focused on comparative religion, or take up administrative roles within Catholic institutions responsible for dialogue with other faiths. Because all coursework is conducted in French, students must be able to follow academic lectures, take part in seminar discussion, and complete written work in that language. Strasbourg, situated at a crossroads of cultures and religious communities, provides a fitting location for this program's focus on interreligious encounter across its two years of study.