The Specialization in Religious Studies at Central European University Budapest (CEU) offers scholarship for one year and two-year MA programs. This track is available for students pursuing an MA degree from either the Department of History or the Department of Medieval Studies.
CEU is the only international English-language graduate school in Europe that is accredited both in Europe (Hungary) and in the United States.
As CEU is located in a region that has been the crossroads of major religious, cultural, and political histories and lineages, this specialist field provides a unique experience and access to sources in three areas: in-depth engagement with religious thought and traditions, focusing on the three monotheistic religions, in a historically and conceptually grounded way, comparative study of their social, societal, institutional, cultural, intellectual, and political contexts and implications.
The affiliated Source Language Teaching unit offers courses in Arabic,Hebrew, Persian, Ancient Greek, Latin, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Russian, Syriac, and Turkish.
Additional Scholarships: Regardless to whether you apply to History or Medieval Studies, please be sure to indicate clearly on your application that you are applying also for the Specialization Religious Studies as there is additional funding available which you may be eligible for.
Deadline: January 25, 2012.
Religious Studies Program
c/o Esther Holbrook
Central European University (CEU)
Nádor u. 9
H–1051 Budapest
Telephone :+36.1/327-3000 ex 2170
E-mail : rsp(at)ceu.hu
Website: http://www.ceu.hu/religion