Dr. Nancy Rahn

Instructor

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Biography

Nancy Rahn is a lecturer at the University of Basel's Faculty of Theology. Her research focuses on historical emotions and empathy studies, transformation processes in the history of emotions, and the exegesis of Psalms and the Psalter. She explores interdisciplinary questions within the Old Testament and has interests in the reception and impact history of biblical texts. Additionally, she engages with the interconnections between liturgy, art, and literature. Rahn's publications include works on Old Testament anthropology, and she actively contributes to academic discussions surrounding theological exegesis and didactics at the university level.

Research Interests

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.