Information for prospective M.A. students

The discipline

Why the Comparative Study of Religion?

What is Religious Studies, or the Comparative Study of Religion, and what makes it worth studying? Find out more here, including why our current students have chosen the program.

The CERES

Why choose the Center for Religious Studies in Bochum?

What makes Germany's largest center for the Comparative Study of Religion so worthwhile as an academic institution, and what is special about our M.A. programs? Find answers to these and more questions here.

The city

Living in Bochum

Important things to know about living and studying in Bochum - including support for international students, studying German, finding accommodations, and more.

Next steps

Application, Admission, Enrollment

Ready to get started at CERES in Bochum? Find all necessary information on from applying to enrolling here.