Magister Thesis in Theology

Education facts

Code: 1RE239

The course includes independently writing a thesis in one of the subject areas of theology: systematic theology and ethics, historical and practical theology or biblical studies/exegesis. Thesis writing includes defining a research task, searching, analyzing, and critically evaluating source material to answer the research task, and completing a dissertation that presents the starting points, process, and results in an accurate and scientific manner. In addition, based on the subject area of the thesis, it is included in assessing its scientific and societal relevance, as well as any ethical aspects that the work and publication of the thesis may entail. The course assumes a good ability to work independently. As the course serves as a research preparation, special attention will be paid to questions of principle and methodology.

Entry requirements

Univ: 120 credits in theology, including Methods and Theories in Theology: Bachelor's Course 15 credits and Bachelor's Thesis in Theology 15 credits, as well as at least 15 credits in one of the subject areas Systematic Theology and Ethics, Historical and Practical Theology or Exegesis at advanced level.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Magister Thesis in Theology

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %