Master's Program in Ecumenical Studies

Are you passionate about Theology but are not sure what graduate program is best for you?

Join our next free Webinar and get to know the:

Master of Arts in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies (MESt)
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MBSt)

September 25th 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (CET) on Zoom

Come meet our staff, lecturers and student ambassadors and learn how you can transform your theological education 🥳

No prior registration needed, save the date and share with a friend!

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Meeting ID: 654 4956 2777
Passcode: 466530

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It´s that time of the year again😊
Warm invitation to our next free live Webinar!

Get to know the:

Master of Arts in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies (MESt)
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MBSt)

September 25th 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (CET) on Zoom

Wondering what studying in our international MA programs is like? Thinking about applying but are not yet sure?

Come meet our staff, lecturers and student ambassadors and learn how you can transform your theological education 🥳

The Webinar is open to anyone interested in applying for the MESt or MBSt. No prior registration needed, save the date and share with a friend!

Zoom link:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://uni-bonn.zoom-x.de/j/65449562777?pwd=mqvrVW1vXmWA0ke4QG6xSHUk9y46yb.1

Meeting ID: 654 4956 2777
Passcode: 466530

Hope to see you then!

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‼️ We are happy to announce that the ExStra Work-Study Grant will be offered again to students of the Master´s programs in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies and Biblical Studies beginning with the academic year 2024-2025!

Successful applicants for both MA programs will have the possibility to combine their studies with paid work on a research team at our Faculty.

The ExStra Work-Study Grant is designed for those students whose aim is subsequent doctoral studies and have already proven their abilities and interest in the field through excellent performance in their first course of study, especially in relation to Christian Theology.

🎓Applying for the Master´s programs in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies or Biblical Studies?
🎓Apply now for the ExStra Work-Study Grant – Excellence in Study and Research Activities!

Students interested in applying for the ExStra Work-Study Grant funding program must submit an online application for the Master´s programs in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies or the Master´s program in Biblical Studies on the University of Bonn Online Application Portal for Graduate Programs.

For more details about the ExStra Work-Study Grant and information on how to apply, head to our homepages:
www.mest.uni-bonn.de
www.mbst.uni-bonn.de

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Tomorrow, April 10th, at 09:00 a.m. (CET).

Warm invitation to our next free live Webinar!

Get to know the:
Master of Arts in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies (MESt)
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MBSt)

10th April 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (CET)

Wondering what studying in our international MA programs is like? Come meet our staff, lecturers and student ambassadors and learn how you can transform your theological education 🎓

The Webinar is open to anyone interested in applying for the MESt or MBSt. No prior registration needed, save the date and bring a friend!

Zoom link:
https://uni-bonn.zoom-x.de/j/65191824323?pwd=MXRrMkZZYlphRlRxYlovY3VRM1FDUT09
Meeting ID: 651 9182 4323
Password: 205788

Hope to see you then! 🎉

www.mest.uni-bonn.de
www.mbst.uni-bonn.de

We’ll be accepting applications for our international MAs in and , academic year 2024-2025, starting January 2.
Be sure to keep an eye on all updates 🎓

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www.mest.uni-bonn.de

Beautiful words arrived in our inbox this morning, and we are grateful.

Che wai Chan has enriched and inspired our academic community with his enthusiasm for knoweldge, curiosity, his friendship and most importantly, his humility. We learn so much from our students. Thank you, dear Che wai! 🎓

"After having taught Chinese History for 37 years, I started another two years’ study life in the Master´s program in Extended Ecumenical Studies at the University of Bonn. During the study, I opened my eyes and broadened my horizon, both to my life, and more importantly to my belief. It was rewarding to learn with theologians, lectures and classmates from different countries who had broad vision, profound academic ability, and open-mindedness.

The program in Ecumenical Studies at the University of Bonn is truly open, inclusive and inspiring. The diversified courses provided are informative and liberating. Lecturers and classmates studied together and inspired each other. Despite people with different cultures, different beliefs and denominational traditions, there were no dogmatic hindrances in the discussion of faiths and biblical knowledge. When communicating with different faith traditions, we put aside prejudice and hostility and showed true respect to each other.

In these unforgettable years of studying and living in Bonn, my wisdom and stature, as well as my love for God and people, have really grown together.

Honestly, I especially love the Bonners, the hills and rivers of Germany. Walking along the Rhine River, getting along with the people was not only my greatest pleasure every day, but also a mediation to the amazing bestowal of God.“
(Che wai, Chan, Hong Kong)

Way to go, University of Bonn! 😊

***Hinweis: Der Rankinganbieter hat uns darüber informiert, dass wegen eines Personalfehlers die Ranglistenergebnissen angepasst wurden. Daher ändert sich die weltweite Platzierung der Universität von Platz 66 auf Platz 67 – 9 statt 10 Plätze besser, als im vergangenen Jahr.***

🎉Ein super Ergebnis: Die Uni Bonn gehört zu den Top-Universitäten der Welt! 🙌 Das renommierte Shanghai-Ranking zählt sie zu den vier besten Hochschulen in Deutschland, zu den Top 10 in der EU. Im weltweiten Vergleich steht die Universität auf Platz 67 und konnte sich damit im Vergleich zum Vorjahr sogar um außergewöhnliche 9 Plätze verbessern.

Die ganze Meldung zum Ergebnis lest ihr hier 👉 https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/neues/143-2023
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University of Bonn Ranks among World’s Top Universities. In the recently published Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), the University of Bonn has ranked as one of Germany’s top four universities and in the top ten EU-wide, taking 67th place in the list of the world’s leading universities. Bonn thus moved up nine slots since last year on the worldwide ranking list.

Read more here: uni-bonn.de/en/news/143-2023

⚠Last chance to apply for our MA in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies and the ExStra Work-Study Grant, academic year 2021-2022 ⚠

Final deadline: July 1st!

We have received many excellent applications so far, and look forward to the new students joining our MA program in autumn 🥳

Five new ExStra student assistant positions are waiting to be filled for the coming academic year, make sure you submit your documents in time!

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ExStra Work-Study Grant — Evangelisch-Theologische Fakultät The ExStra Work-Study Grant allows for a student assistant job for the duration of the Masters program in Ecumenical Studies or Extended Ecumenical Studies. The assistant job amounts to ca. 10 hours/week (roughly 11 EUR/h before taxes) and connects students to a research team in order to provide the...

Grab a cup of coffee and join us for our upcoming free Webinar „Get to know the Master´s program in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies - MESt“, February 25th, 14:00 (CET)!

We´ll be offering an overview of our MA course – short history, Module content, duration of studies, funding opportunities, our ExStra Work-Study Grant (allowing students to combine their MESt studies with paid work on a research team in our Faculty), and more.

We are delighted to have MESt Lecturers and MESt Student-Ambassadors as our special guests in the Webinar sharing their experience in our program. There will be plenty of space at the end for Q&A!

The Webinar is open to anyone who is interested in applying for the MESt, academic year 2021-2022 or beyond. No registration needed, save the date and tell a friend!

Get to know the Master´s program in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies, 25th February 2021, 14:00 (CET) on Zoom:
https://uni-bonn.zoom.us/j/92896015550...
Meeting-ID: 928 9601 5550
Password: 202846

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Summer semester: Rector Michael Hoch looks back and presents plans for the winter semester The summer semester 2020 is coming to an end soon, and with it the first lecture period in the history of the University that has been carried out almost ent...

On your way to the Master´s program in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies? Apply now for the ExStra Work-Study Grant – Excellence in Study and Research Activities!

Starting with the academic year 2020 -2021, students of the MESt/MEESt have the possibility to combine their studies with paid work on a research team at the University of Bonn.

As research-oriented programs, MESt and MEESt are aimed primarily, but not exclusively, at students who are seeking to pursue doctoral studies in their home countries or in Germany. The ExStra Work-Study Grant is designed for those students whose aim is subsequent doctoral studies and have already proven their abilities and interest in the field through excellent performance in their first course of study, especially in relation to Christian theology beyond their own denomination.

The ExStra Work-Study Grant will offer you the chance to experience academic research in practice, so that in the end you have the best prerequisites to start a doctoral dissertation project yourself.

If this description is a match to your profile and interests, we want you on our team! If you have a friend who might be interested, please, share!

For more details about the ExStra Work-Study Grant and information on how to apply, head to our homepage: www.mest.uni-bonn.de

Please note: students who have already applied for the Master´s program in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies, application phase January 1st – April 30th 2020, and will be accepted for study with us, will receive an additional e-mail with information on how to apply for the ExStra Work-Study Grant.

We thank everyone who has submitted their application to the Master´s Program in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies, academic year 2020–2021. Our first deadline has now passed, and we are currently assessing all documents in relation to our entry requirements.

Our next and final deadline is: July 1st.

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“May God enable in us a sense of belonging to each other at this time of crisis.“

Rev. Sam Sunny Anand S, The Church of South India, MESt student, reflects on the pain caused by the physical separation from our loved ones during the time of pandemic, and prays that we all feel the healing power of belonging. Much needed words, thank you, Rev. Sam.

Thank you again to all our students and friends of the www.gemeinsaminbonn.de community platform who had the wonderful initiative to offer short devotions around the Easter celebrations for anyone who may need comfort.

Sam Sunny “Revd. Sam Sunny Anand S, The Church of South India.” http://ww.gemeinsaminbonn.de

"Are you in peace?"

Monday reflection during the time of pandemic from our wonderful Heekyung Jeong, Pastor in the Presbyterian Church of Korea, MESt student and friend of the www.gemeinsaminbonn.de community. Thank you, dear Heekyung!

(Bonus: Eeyore is in the video, too!)

Monday Reflection Struggling to stay grounded in isolation? Check out tenabreatogo! Students and friends of the Univeristy of Bonn's Ecumenical Studies program will be posting...

“Will you pray with me?"

Follow Rev. David Brandon Smith, MESt student, together with other fellow ecumenical students and friends of our program, as they offer short devotions in English throughout the Holy week. Thank you for your wonderful words, especially during these challenging times.

These devotions are regularly published on the platform www.gemeinsaminbonn.de (together in Bonn).

Short Devotion in English throughout the Holy week Struggling to stay grounded in isolation? Check out tenabreatogo! Students and friends of the Univeristy of Bonn's Ecumenical Studies program will be posting...

It´s the final week of lectures in the Winter Semester here at the University of Bonn, which means exams are coming up for our students. Wishing everyone best of luck!

Also, a quick reminder that we are now accepting applications for the next academic year, be sure to visit us at: www.mest.uni-bonn.de.

⚠️ Important update: we are glad to inform you that students interested in our Master´s program in Ecumenical Studies can now apply online for admission into the 2020/2021 academic year!

Log into the University of Bonn Online Application Portal for Graduate Programs on our homepage, under “How to apply“: www.mest.uni-bonn.de.

Please note: before you upload your documents, we recommend you read the “Application procedure“ in the link above carefully, to avoid setbacks in your application process.

First application deadline: April 30th.
Final application deadline: July 1st.

For any questions, contact us at: [email protected].

Happy New Year!

⚠️ Applications are now open for the MESt 2020 - 2021 ⚠️
(more updates to follow soon)

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⚠️ Applications for the academic year 2020/2021 will open on January 1st, 2020. More updates to follow soon! ⚠️

Master´s Program in Ecumenical Studies, University of Bonn, Germany
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The University of Bonn is in good hands!
Warm congratulations to our Rector, Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Michael Hoch, for the "University Manager of the Year" 2019 Award!

Wow! Unser Rektor Michael Hoch ist Hochschulmanager des Jahres 2019! Wir freuen uns riesig und gratulieren sehr herzlich!

We thank everyone who has submitted their application to the Master´s Program in (Extended) Ecumenical Studies, academic year 2019–2020. Our first deadline has now passed, and we are currently assessing all documents in relation to our entry requirements.

Our next and final deadline is July 1st.

Get in touch with us if you have any questions about the program or the application procedure, we would love to hear from you and are happy to assist anyone willing to join our MA course!