Dr. Harald Matern

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Harald Matern is a Privatdozent at the Faculty of Theology at the University of Basel. His academic work encompasses the transformation of fundamental concepts of European culture within the context of German-speaking Protestant theology from approximately 1830 to 1914. Matern has contributed to the understanding of the historical development of the concept of religion in 19th century Protestant theology. His research interests also include various facets of the future crisis in religious contexts, exploring how these themes interconnect with broader cultural changes. He is actively involved in several projects that delve into these themes, reflecting on the intricate relationship between culture and theology.

Research Interests

Transformation of European Culture Protestant Theology History of Religion Concept 19th Century Theology

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.