Digital skills are already among the key qualifications for humanities graduates, both for an academic career and for the non-academic labour market. The certificate enables students to develop practical skills in the field of digital humanities.

Students of all subjects are welcome to acquire the Greater China Certificate. It proves that you have acquired in-depth knowledge of the Chinese cultural and linguistic area. You will acquire this knowledge by attending selected courses on regional studies and history as well as participating in a language course or a stay in Greater China.

With the “Islamic Cultures” certificate, you will acquire basic knowledge in the areas of regional studies, society, history, religion, law and literature of the Islamic world. You will gain practical experience either by taking part in the “Arabic I” language course or by spending time in a country in the Islamic world, which will allow you to expand your intercultural experience.

In addition to legal content, this certificate course also teaches general knowledge about Islam. It is therefore of interest to students of all disciplines who wish to work in intercultural or international contexts. No prior knowledge of law or Islamic studies is required.

The interdisciplinary certificate enables students who deal academically with the diversity, people, cultures, histories and languages of North America and their contextualisation in global contexts to document this focus in the field of multi- and interdisciplinary North American studies.

The certificate is aimed at students who are interested in the role of religion in politics and society, are willing to take on the challenge of interdisciplinarity and are eager to explore the potential for collaboration across different fields. It introduces them to systematic approaches to the topic and enables them to analyse contemporary conflict dynamics and to apply their knowledge in both professional and research settings.

India and the entire Indian subcontinent have continued to attract growing attention as a partner in economics, research and education, as a source of cultural inspiration and exchange and as a destination for tourism and trade in general. The Certificate offers the opportunity to specialize in the study of Indian culture, history, language, literature and society.