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Master in Religions of Asia and Africa: Buddhism, Islam and Others

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Master in Religions of Asia and Africa: Buddhism, Islam and Others in Poland, Warsaw

The unique study program “Religions of Asia and Africa: Buddhism, Islam and Others” at M.A. level focuses on studying a number of religions which for centuries have formed the basis for morality, legal principles and culture in Asia and Africa. The program provides a necessary comparative research perspective and facilitates dissemination of research results on the religions of Asia and Africa.

The program is of academic profile and is provided by the Faculty of Oriental Studies of the University of Warsaw, known for its 90-year experience in academic education about Asian/African cultures and languages. The program, conducted solely in English, is interdisciplinary in nature. It constitutes a unique combination of religious and Oriental studies within the discipline of culture and religious studies. Emphasis is placed on Buddhism and Islam which are contrasted with the background of other religions and in the context of their impact on society. In order to facilitate studying of Asian religions students learn one of the selected languages, Tibetan or Arabic, enabling them to better comprehend religious terminology.

During their studies students learn the methodology of religious studies and gain knowledge on the religious doctrines of Buddhism and Islam, as well as awareness of many other religions of Asia and Africa (religions of Ancient Egypt and Ancient East, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Shamanism, Alevism, Karaism) and history of their dissemination, main figures, denominations, religious literature, arts and symbols, terminology, current issues and propagation of these religions in the West. Much space in the studies program is devoted to discussing the functions of religions in the society and implications of law applied in particular regions of Asia and Africa resulting from religions practiced there; discussing religious practices, rituals, conflicts and controversial issues resulting from religious background, examples of interreligious relations and dialogue.

Students may obtain individual tutoring (consultation, conducting research projects in cooperation with internationally recognized scholars etc.). The unique element of the program is the cycle of workshops, conducted in cooperation with followers of Buddhism and Islam, aimed at practical implementation of knowledge obtained during courses and establishing a direct dialogue facilitating mutual understanding. These workshops provide students with a chance to improve their skills and competences in communication with regard to culture and religion, understanding religious notions and symbols, as well as resolving religious conflicts and winning business partners.

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The University of Warsaw is the largest university in Poland and the best research centre in the country. Its academic community comprises 7 200 employees, more than 44 400 undergraduate and graduate students, 3 200 doctoral students and 3 000 postgraduate students. The overall number of students and doctoral students at the university includes 4 400 international students, most of whom come from Ukraine, Belarus, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, China and Turkey. Besides 21 faculties, UW has also 30 academic and research centres. A wide range of studies in humanities, social, exact as well as natural sciences, including 25 English-language programmes, is provided by UW. Students can choose from 2 000 foreign-language courses within the Polish language programmes. The high quality of teaching is reflected in the results of various rankings. According to these, the University of Warsaw is among the top 3% of universities in the world. The authors of Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking, Eduniversal Best Masters and MBA, or US News and World Report select the 200 best programmes from thousands of programmes in the world. Over 20 programmes offered by UW are listed there.

The university life concentrates in three campuses: Central, Ochota and Służewiec located in different districts of Warsaw.

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University of Warsaw is among the top of the worlds best universities.
This is the best university in Poland and one of the leading ones in this region of Europe.
University of Warsaw holds very good positions in comparative evaluations of the quality of education, in particular study programmes.
17 programmes provided by UW have been listed in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018.
15 programmes offered by UW have been listed in Eduniversal Best Masters and MBA Ranking 2017.
Results demonstrate that having a diploma from the University of Warsaw is a definite asset in the job market, 94 percent of respondents have found employment after graduation.
University of Warsaw is one of the leaders of the European Commission ranking issued as part its assessment of student exchange at over 3,000 institutions of higher education in the entire Europe.

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University of Warsaw is among the top of the worlds best universities.
This is the best university in Poland and one of the leading ones in this region of Europe.
University of Warsaw holds very good positions in comparative evaluations of the quality of education, in particular study programmes.
17 programmes provided by UW have been listed in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018.
15 programmes offered by UW have been listed in Eduniversal Best Masters and MBA Ranking 2017.
Results demonstrate that having a diploma from the University of Warsaw is a definite asset in the job market, 94 percent of respondents have found employment after graduation.
University of Warsaw is one of the leaders of the European Commission ranking issued as part its assessment of student exchange at over 3,000 institutions of higher education in the entire Europe.

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Warsaw, Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28
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