Interdisciplinary Supplemental Studies Marsilius Studies
The Marsilius Studies program enables students and doctoral candidates to look beyond the boundaries of their own discipline and to dialog and collaborate between the natural sciences and humanities.
The program was established in 2010 on student initiative as an open program and offers insights into other scientific fields and interdisciplinary research. Participants benefit from the Heidelberg University’s broad range of subjects and acquire skills that are also becoming increasingly important in professional life. The Marsilius Certificate can be obtained by participating in the Marsilius Studies.
Information und Organization
Marsilius study
The goal of the Marsilius Studies program is to embed interdisciplinary research into the degree program itself.
The course offerings are divided into the following sub-categories:
- Bridge Courses (usually an interdisciplinary seminar), which are led by at least two lecturers from different academic fields,
- Discipline-focused courses for non-specialists,
- and an interdisciplinary colloquium for the interdisciplinary presentation and discussion of the student’s thesis.
Advantages of the Course of Study
It pays off to supplement your study program with an interdisciplinary approach
- Many students experience crossing academic boundaries as personal enrichment; Interdisciplinarity is fun!
- Discussion among different academic fields promotes individual communication and critical thinking skills.
- The ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting is increasingly required both in academia and in professional life.
- Finally, the students’ own studies will benefit.
The Marsilius Studies Committee decides on important matters such as the selection of courses. Marsilius Studies Committee
From the Perspective of Students and Lecturers
Young academics advocate for the competence in the incompetence of compensation
Damian Peikert participated in the Marsilius Studies as a student and wrote an essay on the topic of “Incompetence Compensation Competence.” In relation to the Marsilius Studies, he asked why the studies were worth completing. The essay was published in the Marsilius Kolleg Annual Report 2018/19.
Contact
Tobias Just