Inter-Religious Dialogue Skillspart time degree programmes for professionals
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 6 semesters
- Location
- Köln
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Sociology, Social Science
- Religious Studies
Focus
Theological and Religious Studies Fundamentals, Specialisations in social and political science, Competencies of Interfaith Work, Practice of Interreligious Work, Concept Development and Practice-based Research in Interreligious Dialogue Work
Target group
Specialists and managers in social work, healthcare and nursing institutions, in councelling centres, in cities and municipalities. Employees in the fields of education and pastoral care. The course of study can also serve as preparation for a career as a diversity manager.
Annotation
The Master's degree course is organised in franchise cooperation between the katho and the Archdiocese of Cologne. Teaching staff include professors and lecturers from the Catholic University of Applied Social Sciences, the Archdiocese of Cologne, the Diocesan Caritas Association for the Archdiocese of Cologne and other institutions. In addition, representatives of other religious communities also teach on this degree course. This degree course is offered as a face-to-face course every three years. The next such course will start in the winter semester 2026/27.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements: - Diploma degree, Bachelor’s or comparable academic degree in a subject from the Human Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities AND - At least one year of relevant professional experience
Lecture period
- 30.03.2026 - 24.07.2026
- 22.09.2026 - 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Until 15.03.2026
First-year students can only apply or register for the winter semester, see: https://katho-nrw.de/studium/studienplatzbewerbung/bewerbungszeitraeume
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Until 15.03.2026
First-year students can only apply or register for the winter semester, see: https://katho-nrw.de/studium/studienplatzbewerbung/bewerbungszeitraeume
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Until 15.03.2026
First-year students can only apply or register for the winter semester, see: https://katho-nrw.de/studium/studienplatzbewerbung/bewerbungszeitraeume
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 15.03.2026
First-year students can only apply or register for the winter semester, see: https://katho-nrw.de/studium/studienplatzbewerbung/bewerbungszeitraeume
Tuition fees
The costs for the entire degree course are expected to be EUR 5,900. This does not cover accommodation and food. Instalment payments are possible.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German