About this programme
Master in Religious Roots of Europe is a Master's Degree programme at University of Copenhagen in Copenhagen, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Copenhagen as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). University of Copenhagen is a research university in Capital Region.
What you will study
What you study
The Religious Roots of Europe is a two year Master's programme taught in English at the Faculty of Theology, University of Copenhagen. It looks at the three major European religions, Christianity, Judaism and Islam, and at the impact these religions have had on European culture and society. The register describes the programme as international.
Admission, language and next steps
A maximum of ten students are admitted to the programme at the University of Copenhagen each year. To apply you need a Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the programme, for example theology, religious studies, classical philology, Semitic languages, ancient history or classical archaeology, from a recognised and internationally acknowledged university. You must have, or expect to get, that degree.
You also need documented proficiency in at least one classical language: 20 ECTS in Hebrew, Greek, Latin or Arabic, or 10 ECTS in two of these languages. Selection is based on how relevant your Bachelor's degree is, your grades, and how many courses and ECTS points you have in relevant areas such as theology, religion, ancient history, culture and language. Documentation of English proficiency at a specified level may also be required.
Apply directly to the University of Copenhagen with all relevant documentation. If you are unsure whether your foreign certificate or diploma meets the general entry requirements, contact the university directly. Exchange students should ask their home institution about application procedures and deadlines.
Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland study free of charge. Other full time degree students pay a tuition fee set by the institution. Students on an exchange programme do not pay tuition.
Job opportunities after graduating
- PhD study and scholarly research
- Teaching
- Government institutions and organisations working with culture
- Integration work
- Diplomacy
- Private companies with business relations with the Middle East
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to University of Copenhagen, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Religious Roots of Europe taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at University of Copenhagen. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with University of Copenhagen.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Copenhagen as the campus town for this programme at University of Copenhagen.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. University of Copenhagen sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
The register records no annual fee for students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, so ask University of Copenhagen what applies to you. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at University of Copenhagen is linked from this page so you can compare.
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