Studying M.A. Development Studies at the Theologische Hochschule Friedensau

The M.A. Development Studies has a specific focus on development studies and issues around global justice.

It aims at professionalizing those already working in develop­ment or others for whom an e-learning program seems more fitting. It offers a solid academic base in the field of development studies.

Students learn about relevant theories that are nec­essary to critically reflect on current practices in the field of development aid. Practical competencies are furthered through courses such as project planning, monitoring and evaluation. Academic competencies in research methods and writing skills enable a continuation in a scientific career.

Stemming from the diversity of the student body, the specific worth of the program lies in the oppor­tunity to literally assess international issues through virtual co-learning with students from across the globe.

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Studying M.A. Development Studies at the Theologische Hochschule Friedensau: Course content

• Theories of Development

• Development Industry and Legacy

• Development Economics

• Poverty Analysis and Social Protection

• Global Public Health

• Religion and Development

• International Peace and Conflict Studies

• Methods of Empirical Social Research (qualitative and quantitative)

• Academic Writing and Rhetoric and Presentation Skills

• Planning, Management and Evaluation of Development Projects

• Disaster Management and Response

• Sustainability, Degrowth and Resource Politics

• Globalization and Global Governance

• Migration and Development

• Gender Intersectionality and Development

• Land Use, Land Rights and Development

• Monitoring and Evaluation

• Research-Oriented Master Thesis

A specialization in an area of concentration is possible.

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Studying at the M.A. Development Studies at the Theologische Hochschule Friedensau: Admission requirements

    Bachelor degree in social sciences, humanities or other related fields
    English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) or a Bachelor degree taught in English
    Experience in development cooperation

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Overview of Masters programmes - Theologische Hochschule Friedensau

		M.A. Development Studies
		M.A. International Social Sciences
		Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
		M.A. Counseling (Ehe-, Familien-, Lebensberatung)
		M.A. Musiktherapie
		Theologie

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