Religious Sciences and Societies
Master
Overview
The Université PSL Master’s degree in Religious Sciences and Societies is jointly accredited by EPHE–PSL and EHESS. Thanks to the diversity and wealth of courses offered in those two institutions, the program offers a unique, top-quality educational experience.
This multidisciplinary Master’s program combines historical, sociological, anthropological, philosophical and legal approaches to yield a comprehensive perspective on complex social realities. Courses are given in Paris and on the Condorcet Campus in Aubervilliers.
This Master’s degree program is part of the graduate program in Religious Studies.
Learning outcomes
The purpose of this Master’s program is to provide its students, most of whom have a Bachelor’s degree in the humanities or social sciences, with the necessary theoretical and methodological underpinnings for pursuing doctoral research or embarking on a professional career (RLV track). Upon completing the program, students will:
- Be familiar with the major theoretical issues and debates in religious studies, including the historiography and bibliography of the various fields studied, scientific discussions and the state of current research.
- Have mastered research methods and tools for religious studies from a cross-disciplinary perspective, including field work, investigative techniques and familiarity with archives.
- Have begun the process of concentrating in one of the relevant disciplines (anthropology, history, sociology, philosophy) by attending specialized courses and preparing a Master’s thesis that could lead to doctoral-level research.
Who should apply?
Priority will be given to students who hold a Bachelor’s degree in the humanities or social sciences (anthropology, history, philosophy or sociology). The student’s chosen curriculum should reflect his or her undergraduate major, and students should effectively meet the prerequisites for the courses they intend to take.
The program is also open to students from other academic disciplines who have obtained a waiver from the Academic Board, as well as applicants who wish to re-engage with research to supplement their professional career.
Students must complete the M1 program in one of the aforementioned disciplines (anthropology, history, philosophy or sociology) to be admitted to the M2 program.
Opportunities
- Careers in research, culture, publishing, teaching, journalism, human resources, local government, mediation.
- Students will have the option of continuing their studies in the doctoral schools at EPHE–PSL or EHESS.
Structure
Academic tracks
Four academic tracks are available:
- Sociology of Religion
- Religion and Secularism in Professional and Community Life
- Islam in a Historical and Contemporary Context
- History and Historiography of Judaism
Master’s Year 1 (M1): 60 ECTS credits divided among nine courses (including one language course) and an internship in semesters 1 and 2. All four academic tracks include, as a core curriculum, the “Introduction to Fundamental Knowledge” credit units (two per year for each track).
Master’s Year 2 (M2): 60 ECTS credits divided among five courses in the form of a seminar and methodological workshop and a research paper.
Costs
Tuition
HK$2,028.07
(international)
HK$2,028.07
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Prerequisites to apply for Master’s Year 1 (M1)
- Students must hold a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent (180 ECTS credits) in the humanities or social sciences(anthropology, history, philosophy or sociology) or the equivalent. The Master’s program is also open to students from other academic disciplines who have obtained a waiver from the Academic Board, as well as applicants who wish to re-engage with research to supplement their professional career.
- Certificate of proficiency in French for degrees obtained outside France.
Language requirements
DELF
B2