Master in Theology
Master in Theology provides insight into main topics and debates within Christian theology.
Master in Theology is a two-year programme that focuses on various theological subjects, and offers a solid understanding of Biblical Studies, Systematic Theology, and Church History.
In addition to in-depth knowledge in fields relevant for academic theological study and research, the programme also provides insight into the philosophy of science and methodological questions and experience in conducting independent scientific studies.
A Master in Theology prepares you for further academic research and contribute to your academic and interdisciplinary understanding.
Entry requirements
A. Applicants must meet the general admission requirements (except proficiency in Norwegian) to be eligible for admission. These requirements differ depending on home country/country of education, and are described in the GSU-list.
B. All applicants to master programmes must document English proficiency, regardless of what is stated in the GSU-list. English proficiency is documented in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 24 in the writing component)
- IELTS 6.0 (minimum 6.5 in the writing component)
- PTE Academic 59 (minimum 58 in the writing component)
- Grade 4 in Vg1 course in English at Norwegian upper secondary school (140 hours) or completed Advanced course in English at Norwegian upper secondary school
- Minimum one year of studies on university level in Great Britain, Ireland, USA, Canada, New Zealand or Australia.
- Bachelor degree or minimum one year of master studies (60 ECTS) with English as the medium of instruction completed in one of the Nordic countries.
- University degree in English language and/or literature. A degree in other disciplines taught in English does not meet this requirement.
C. A bachelor’s degree in Theology or Religious Studies. Alternatively, a period of study comparable with a Norwegian bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution. A minimum of 80 ECTS credits must be Christian Theology and the 80 ECTS credits must have an average grade of a Norwegian C (2,7) or better.
Entry requirements
A. Applicants must meet the general admission requirements (except proficiency in Norwegian) to be eligible for admission. These requirements differ depending on home country/country of education, and are described in the GSU-list.
B. All applicants to master programmes must document English proficiency, regardless of what is stated in the GSU-list. English proficiency is documented in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 24 in the writing component)
- IELTS 6.0 (minimum 6.5 in the writing component)
- PTE Academic 59 (minimum 58 in the writing component)
- Grade 4 in Vg1 course in English at Norwegian upper secondary school (140 hours) or completed Advanced course in English at Norwegian upper secondary school
- Minimum one year of studies on university level in Great Britain, Ireland, USA, Canada, New Zealand or Australia.
- Bachelor degree or minimum one year of master studies (60 ECTS) with English as the medium of instruction completed in one of the Nordic countries.
- University degree in English language and/or literature. A degree in other disciplines taught in English does not meet this requirement.
C. A bachelor’s degree in Theology or Religious Studies. Alternatively, a period of study comparable with a Norwegian bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution. A minimum of 80 ECTS credits must be Christian Theology and the 80 ECTS credits must have an average grade of a Norwegian C (2,7) or better.