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Overview

The degree in Catholic theology includes various disciplines with different approaches - some more historical, others more systematic, practical, or exegetical - and different working methods, making the degree altogether very diverse and varied. The Faculty offers various qualifications (Master of Arts/Magistra Theologiae, ecclesiastical degree, teaching qualification). The two-subject degree can be studied with the final qualification “M.Ed.” (certificate for teaching at grammar schools and comprehensive schools).

• Start: Winter semester and summer semester
• Application: Not restricted
• Taught in: German
• 2-subject programme: 2. subject required - table of combinations

Details

Studies with a great deal of variety

The degree in Catholic theology includes various disciplines, some with a more historical orientation, some more systematic, practical, or exegetical. The different working methods add extra variety to the degree. The Faculty offers various qualifications (Master of Arts/Magistra Theologiae, ecclesiastical degree, teaching qualification). The graded Bachelor’s/Master’s degree is aimed, above all at non-ecclesiastical and non-school professions, for example, in adult education, the media or in the private sector.

Among other things, the two-subject Bachelor’s degree prepares you for the Master of Education for teaching at grammar schools and comprehensive schools. You have to study the following modules and areas:

• basic theological course
• biblical theology (Old and New Testament)
• historical theology (ancient and modern church history)
• biblical theology
• historical theology
• systematic theology
• ethics/social ethics (moral theology, Christian social studies and philosophico-theological border issues)
• practical theology (liturgical studies, religious education/pastoral theology, and canon law)
• ethics/social ethics
• obligatory optional area

Application

General requirement: You need at least a high school degree to study this programme. For admission and successful studies a high standard of German language skills is required.

There are no restrictions.

• Personal registration during registration times.

Student Counseling

Katharina Pyschny (Studienberatung B.A./M.A./M.Ed.-Studium)
Building GA, Room 7/150
Tel.: +49 234/32 - 24714
E-Mail: Katharina Pyschny
Office hour: Mi 18-20 h (nur mit Anmeldung!)
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Dr. Esther Brünenberg-Bußwolder (Studienberatung Magister Theologiae)
Building GA, Room 6/149
Tel.: +49 234/32 -22413
E-Mail: Esther Brünenberg-Bußwolder
Office hour: Mi 13-14 h

Dekanat Katholisch-Theologische Fakultät
Building GA, Room 6/33
Tel.: +49 234/32 -22619 & -22620
E-Mail: Dekanat Katholisch-Theologische Fakultät
Office hour: Mo-Do 9-12 h
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Fachschaft Katholische Theologie (Beratung durch Studierende)
Building GA, Room 6/40
Tel.: +49 234/32 -22255
E-Mail: Fachschaft Katholische Theologie
Office hour: n.V.
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