Master in Science, Philosophy and Theology of Religions 24 months Postgraduate Programme By USI - Università della Svizzera italiana |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

1,100 CHFTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Master's Degree in Science, Philosophy, and Theology of Religions was launched in 2006 at FTL within the Re.Te. (Religions and Theology) Institute, with the aim of providing education in religious knowledge and interreligious dialogue in an increasingly multicultural world. Since 2014, thanks to a collaboration with USI's eLearning Lab (eLab), the Master's Degree has also been offered online. Today, this is the only available option for its courses. 


The Master's course can therefore be followed remotely, asynchronously, on a Moodle platform. Students can complete the entire course at their own pace and in a manner that suits them, interacting remotely with the instructors, and always supported by a university tutor.


The Master's in Science, Philosophy, and Theology of Religions is characterized not only by the excellence of the professors who participate in the two-year program, but also by the extremely timely nature of the courses taught. The instructors come from various European countries and are among the leading specialists in their fields. The courses, all taught in Italian, offer in-depth study of the major world religions, the disciplines that study them, and the issues that must be addressed in various religious contexts. All this serves to identify concrete ways in which conflicts between different religious perspectives can be overcome and to teach how to do so.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Master's Degree in Science, Philosophy, and Theology of Religions was launched in 2006 at FTL within the Re.Te. (Religions and Theology) Institute, with the aim of providing education in religious knowledge and interreligious dialogue in an increasingly multicultural world. Since 2014, thanks to a collaboration with USI's eLearning Lab (eLab), the Master's Degree has also been offered online. Today, this is the only available option for its courses. 


The Master's course can therefore be followed remotely, asynchronously, on a Moodle platform. Students can complete the entire course at their own pace and in a manner that suits them, interacting remotely with the instructors, and always supported by a university tutor.


The Master's in Science, Philosophy, and Theology of Religions is characterized not only by the excellence of the professors who participate in the two-year program, but also by the extremely timely nature of the courses taught. The instructors come from various European countries and are among the leading specialists in their fields. The courses, all taught in Italian, offer in-depth study of the major world religions, the disciplines that study them, and the issues that must be addressed in various religious contexts. All this serves to identify concrete ways in which conflicts between different religious perspectives can be overcome and to teach how to do so.

Admission Requirements

A valid academic qualification is required for admission (Bachelor's or Master's in philosophy or theology, Bachelor's or Master's in humanities, or a first-level degree from an Italian university) detailing all subjects taken and exams passed (the original must be submitted and will be returned upon completion of studies).

To verify the recognition of your high school diploma or other academic qualification deemed valid for admission to the study program, please contact the secretariat.

30 Apr 2026
2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
1,100 CHF
International
1,100 CHF

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