A Nordic master’s programme
The Religious Roots of Europe
Study Judaism, Christianity and Islam together through the historical texts, objects and encounters that shaped them. Learn with leading scholars across Copenhagen, Lund and Oslo, and travel to optional compact destination seminars.
Two years · 120 ECTS · Taught in English
Why study RRE?
Study Judaism, Christianity and Islam together through the texts, objects and encounters that shaped them. Learn with scholars across Copenhagen, Lund and Oslo, and have the opportunity to travel to study destination seminars.
STUDY THREE TRADITIONS TOGETHER
Explore how Judaism, Christianity and Islam emerged and developed in relation to one another. Discover connections that studying each tradition separately can leave out.
STUDY METHODS UNDER LEADING SCHOLARS
Develop the languages and historical methods to work with original texts, examine interpretations and pursue your own questions.
JOIN AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
Learn from scholars across Copenhagen, Lund and Oslo. Meet your fellow students and teachers at intensive seminars, beginning in Rome.
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Admission at a glance
Who can apply to RRE?
Everyone. RRE welcomes students from a variety of religious and non-religious backgrounds from all over the world.
Language preparation
Prior knowledge of a relevant ancient language may be required. You do not need to know all the programme’s languages before starting.
Tuition fee exemption
EU/EEA and Swiss students are generally exempt, while other students have to pay, depending on the university and their circumstances.
“I really loved The Religious Roots of Europe as a masters. Not only did I get to see ancient sites up close, but also was able to have illuminating discussions with professors on the subjects I’m fascinated by.”
– Luke Prowse, student cycle 18
Study ancient religion where history happened.
The programme begins with a seminar in Rome, where ancient sites and monuments form part of your studies. Further compact seminars bring students and teachers together for classes, presentations and discussion throughout the two years.
One master’s programme across three renowned Nordic universities.
Make Copenhagen, Lund or Oslo your home, and learn from teachers across all three universities. You apply to and are based at one university, while taking courses offered across all three. Your degree is awarded by your home university.
Copenhagen
Choose Copenhagen as your home university and study with scholars from across the RRE partnership.
Lund
Choose Lund as your home university and study with scholars from across the RRE partnership.
Oslo
Choose Oslo as your home university and study with scholars from across the RRE partnership.
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Where will RRE take you?
Explore the paths RRE graduates have taken, from further research and teaching to work in museums, heritage and beyond.
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Meet the people behind the programme
Learn from scholars across Copenhagen, Lund and Oslo, whose research brings different perspectives to the study of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Their books and research tackle questions still being debated: when biblical texts were written, how Christianity emerged within Judaism, and how the Qur’an shaped European intellectual life. Alongside the core teaching team, other scholars contribute to the programme from time to time, extending the range of expertise and approaches you encounter.