Dr. Esther Meyer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Esther Maria Meyer is a doctoral candidate and research assistant at the Chair of Practical Theology at the University of Basel. Her research focuses on intercultural-ecumenical partnerships and their theological framing, particularly in the context of shared church buildings. With an academic background in Protestant theology from the University of Basel and Catholic theology from the University of Freiburg, Meyer has been involved in various research projects and academic positions since 2018, including a research stay at the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide. Her dissertation examines the complexities of church rentals to different congregations and strives to explore the theologies and ideologies that arise from such practices. Meyer is also a member of professional associations such as the Working Group for Empirical Religious Research and Societas Liturgica. She has published in theological journals, contributing insights into intercultural worship practices and communication of the Gospel in diverse settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

— Present

Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide • Cambridge

Research Assistant

— Present

Chair of Practical Theology • University of Basel

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.