Master Religion and Philosophy in Asia (120 ECTS)

Description of the programme

The interdisciplinary, research-oriented Master's degree programme „Religion and Philosophy in Asia” combines the regional approaches of the subjects of Japanese Studies, Chinese Studies, Mongolian Studies, Indology and Tibetology with the methodological approach of the subject of Religious Studies. The programme builds on language skills such as Japanese, Chinese (including Classical Chinese), Sanskrit, Classical Tibetan, Hindi/Urdu and/or on competence in the methodology of Religious Studies, which students have acquired as part of their Bachelor´s degree programme. It is designed to prove advanced training in the language as well as to expand regional expertise and methodological competence, focusing on topics of religious and philosophical traditions of Asia.

Please find the general information about the programme and the admission requirements here (in German) and here (PDF, 117 KB) (in English).

In the Modulhandbuch (PDF, 767 KB) (in German) you will find the exact degree structure with a description of the courses and the examination modalities. The degree and examination regulations can be found here (PDF, 176 KB)(in German).

Please note: A knowledge of German is required for enrolment. International applicants who wish to study at the LMU need to submit their application to the LMU International Office and provide proof of their German language skills. Please address all questions concerning your general application and admission requirements (University admission qualification, Proof of German language proficiency) to zulassung.international@lmu.de.

Programme coordinator: Nicole Terzová.

More info on the German page.