Systematic Theology (specialisation)

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree in Theology or related area

A proficiency in English

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English.This requirement has been satisfied when the student meets the conditions, listed on our website.

Months of entry

February, September

Course content

The Master's specialisation in Systematic Theology focuses on public theology and how to incorporate ways of thinking about God into issues and debates in the public domain in the face of growing secularisation. It explores the meaning and implications of Christian doctrines and how to draw on compassionate values of the Christian faith to contribute to the welfare of society. Students learn how to formulate critical theological perspectives on questions of meaning of life and a viable civil society in our contemporary situation.

This programme is closely connected with the Systematic Religious Studies research group meaning you can work with and learn from experts in the field of theology in the public sphere. You also have freedom to design your programme with electives that match your interests.

What will you learn?

• Gain a background on philosophy of religion, feminist theology and spirituality studies as well as the more conventional subjects fundamental theology, dogmatic theology and theological ethics
• Focus on issues and debates in society as possible ways of thinking about God
• This programme is not just geared towards Europe but also places developments in a global perspective
• Get valuable experience designing, conducting and presenting your own research
• Learn how to formulate critical theological perspectives on questions of meaning of life and a viable civil society in our contemporary situation

Career prospects
Graduates from this programme can find themselves in a number of different career tracks:

• Academic researcher
• Educator
• Policy maker
• Spiritual care

Learn more via the Radboud University contact form.

If you have any questions, email us here: study-information@ru.nl

Information for international students

Application deadlines

Non-EU/EEA students

• The deadline for non-EU/EEA students who wish to apply for a scholarship is 31 January prior to the September intake. For the requirements and selection procedure for scholarships, please check our scholarship overview.
• The deadline for those not applying for a scholarship is 1 April for non-EU/EEA nationals for the September 2026 intake. You can apply for the September 2026 intake from 1 October 2025.

EU/EEA students

• The application deadline for EU/EEA students with housing assistance for the September 2026 intake is 1 May, and the deadline without housing assistance is 1 July. You can apply from 1 October onward for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The application deadlines for Master’s starting in February are 1 November for non-EU/EEA citizens and 1 December for EU/EEA citizens.

Fees and funding

Radboud University offers 3 different scholarships that are open to prospective Master's students from non-EU/EEA countries and who want to follow an English-taught Master's programme.

Radboud Scholarship Programme

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.

NL Scholarship (for prospective students)

The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships

The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.