Degree Profile

Historical change, cultural diversity and political change in the Middle East are among the central subjects of the binational Master program Middle Eastern Sociology/Anthropology and History. The joint studies with Lebanese students in Erfurt as well as a mandatory semester abroad in Lebanon are at the heart of the program to expand the students’ perspective and enable them to get a complete understanding of the region. The semester abroad is supported with scholarships by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

The interdisciplinary and intercultural study program is open to students from various fields, contributing to an exchange of different perspectives in the courses. Furthermore guest lecturers from Lebanon teach at Erfurt University regularly.

A key concept of the program is the Middle East in global historical context. Contents include historical and societal shifts in East and West, focusing on post colonialism, urban history and the history of space, minorities and gender as well as mutual transfers of knowledge and culture. The program is currently carried out by the University of Erfurt, Germany and Université Saint-Joseph (Beirut, Lebanon).

Students are provided with a unique and diverse set of qualifications, encompassing specialised scientific knowledge, as well as theoretical-methodical competences and language skills. Graduates receive an academic double degree (Master of Arts M. A./master recherche).