Science of Religions MSc

The creation of this study cycle fits in with recent international dynamics that led to the creation of the European Association for the Study of Religions (2002) affiliated to the International Association for the History of Religions -IASR). This 2nd Cycle in Science of Religions by ULHT received great influence when it welcomed the Secretary-General of IASR in 2007. The formulation of this course is intended mainly to research on the multiplicity of religious phenomenon, in a total freedom of research and respect. This course appears as a response to the need to train researchers with special tools to work with religious issues not pertaining to the confessional scope. The 2nd cycle in Science of Religions by ULHT is the only one with these aims in Portugal: a total religious exemption. Thus, we assume as a fundamental objective the development of an academic community dedicated to this study, diverse in religious terms, but always with a scientific approach.