Dr. Julia Rau

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Julia Rau is a research assistant and doctoral candidate at the Theological Faculty of the University of Basel, specializing in ethics. Since 2019, she has been actively involved in research and education, contributing to various theological projects, including a significant SNF project under the guidance of Professor Georg Pfleiderer. Her academic journey includes studying Protestant Theology in Rostock and Basel from 2017 to 2024. In addition, she has undertaken international research stays, including at the Princeton Theological Seminary and the University of Aberdeen's School of Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History. Apart from her academic responsibilities, Julia is engaged in various voluntary roles, including serving on the board of the Evangelical Mission Worldwide and as a deputy member of the church leadership for the VELKD. She is also the coordinator for the Karl Barth Center for Reformed Theology, which indicates her commitment to advancing theological discourse and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant / Doctoral Candidate

2024-01-01 — 2026-12-31

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Assisting in research on ethics and participating in teaching activities.

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.