By studying history and religion the perspectives are mostly that of finding out as much as possible about the past. But it is only by studying the past, one can work out conclusions of the present, and develop critical awareness about the way the present situation is.
Knowledge of religions and worldviews is essential for understanding an increasingly globalised world. The Christian faith is an significant part of Norway’s cultural heritage, but people with other religions and worldviews have become more visible in Norwegian society during recent decades.
History and religion
Both history and religion are subject of great importance, and a source of getting to know our own identity.
Master degree in History Didactics
The past can be appraoched in numerous ways. It can be an accademic endevour, visits to museums and historical sites at home or abroad. History Didactics is the the study of people's direct meetings with the past and the ways in which these meetings take place and are made possible.
The study programme yields 120 ECTS and has two main components: a general course part (60 ECTS) and an individual dissertation (60 ECTS). In the course part students take four courses within the field of History Didactics, all which yeild 15 ECTS each.
The Master degree in History Didactics offers students competence which include theroretical and funcational knowledge on an indidivdual and societal level.
Possible career choices may include work related to museums, archives and the media.
Admission: A completed Bachelor degree with 80 ECTS in History, 60 ECTS in Social Science and 20 ECTS in Pedagogics
