Religious Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism

Education facts

Code: RT2214

How are certain forms of religious conviction able to motivate violent extremism? Which social and psychological factors underpin religiously motivated acts of violence? The course deals with what has been termed religious fundamentalism and violent extremism as well as its different global expressions. The course takes its departure in contemporary research on religious fundamentalism and violent extremism. The history and effects of fundamentalism from the 1900s up until the present day provide a background for the various examples brought up during the course.

Entry requirements

Bachelor'sdegree or University studies equal to a Bachelor'sdegree, including an approved Bachelor thesis of at least 15 credits. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 5/English A from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

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.

• Religious Fundamentalism and Violent Extremism

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 5 November 2025

  End date: 18 January 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %