Master s students participate in the two semesters of the Graduate School of Ecumenical Studies and follow several courses taught jointly by members of the Autonomous Faculty of Protestant Theology of the University of Geneva and the faculty of the Ecumenical Institute. A brief examination in January is required of all Master s students. Successful completion of this exam is the pre-condition for continuing the next semester towards completion of the degree. Students are also expected to prepare a thesis of 80-100 pages. The defense of the thesis will take place in July.
Lectures are in English or in French, with interpretation provided.
The student can choose to write and take exams in English, French or German. By-laws and registered at the Autonomous Faculty of Protestant Theology. While the first university degree need not be in theology, students should be able to demonstrate strong formal theological education in their educational history. The degree committee, composed of members of the Ecumenical Institute and of the Autonomous Faculty of Protestant Theology of the University of Geneva, shall make admissions decisions and determine the equivalence of degrees. Applications are to be submitted at the latest by 31 December of the year preceding the desired beginning of the autumn session, i.e. by 31 December 2000 for autumn 2001 by 31 December 2001 for autumn 2002, etc.