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M.Phil in Intercontextual Theology

University of Oslo

Programme website	http://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/contheol-master/index.xml (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	International Education Office
Telephone	(+47) 22 85 82 00 (10:00-15:00)
Email	international@admin.uio.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	This Master program seeks to integrate the insights of Contextual Theology and those of Interreligious Studies under the heading of ”intercontextual” theology. The compulsory courses will introduce you to main perspectives in contextual theologies, liberation and feminist theologies, interreligious dialogue and postcolonial and globalization studies with an emphasis on methods and issues. The optional courses will introduce you to: Central Biblical texts in the religious, cultural and political contexts of the Gospels, as well as in the contexts of modern readers, especially in Africa and Latin-America. The understanding of pain, illness and suffering, both in the first and the third world contexts. Subjects like Interreligious Relations, Church and Society, Religion - Peace and Conflict and Old Testament Theology.
Application deadline	1 December for quota applicants. 1 December for self-financing applicants. 15 April for citizens from the EU/EEA area + citizens from Switzerland. 15 April for Norwegian/Nordic applicants and applicants with permanent Norwegian residence permit.
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	The Master's Degree is based on a successfully completed Bachelor's Degree of at least 3 years' duration beyond the minimum requirements for matriculation at a Norwegian institution of higher education. English Language Proficiency Requirements. For more information, please see http://www.uio.no/..
Tuition	No tuition fees
Subject area	Other Areas of Study
Degree level	Master
City	Oslo, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Quota
Application procedures	The online application form for the Master's degree programmes will be available from 1 October. For further information, please see:http://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/master/index.html