Master Theologie Catholique — Etudes interreligieuses

At Institut catholique de Paris, tuition costs 289 USD per year.

At Institut catholique de Paris in Paris, France, the Master Theologie Catholique — Etudes interreligieuses track combines Catholic theological formation with the comparative study of world religions, over a two-year program taught in French, with a September intake and yearly tuition of 250 EUR. Interreligious studies, as an academic area, brings together theology, history, and the social sciences to examine how different religious traditions understand belief, practice, and community, and how they interact with one another. Students in this field typically study the sacred texts, historical development, and theological concepts of religions such as Judaism and Islam alongside their Catholic theological training, while also considering the history of dialogue and tension between faith communities. Coursework often addresses the theology of religious pluralism, the ethics of interfaith relations, and the role religion plays in contemporary social and political life. This training prepares graduates for work that requires both theological depth and cross-cultural competence. Common directions include chaplaincy in multicultural or multi-faith institutional settings, roles in interfaith and ecumenical organizations, humanitarian and diplomatic work where religious literacy matters, and teaching or research positions focused on comparative religion. Graduates may also work within Catholic institutions responsible for maintaining relationships with other denominations and religious communities, or contribute to media and publishing on religious affairs. Instruction throughout the program is delivered in French, so students should be able to follow academic coursework and produce written analysis in that language. Based in Paris, a city that hosts communities from a wide range of religious traditions, the program offers a setting suited to the comparative and dialogical focus of interreligious studies across its two years.