Protestant Theology (Master)

The master’s programme in Protestant Theology aims at imparting advanced knowledge and understanding of the following subjects: Old Testament, New Testament, church history, systematic theology, practical theology and religious education. In addition, it aims at equipping students with the necessary competences to assess complex theological correlations, form socially and ethically correct opinions on the basis of the knowledge acquired and act accordingly. Students familiarise themselves with exegetical, philological, historical, philosophical, systematic, social scientific, humanistic and theological methods. Students should acquire the competence to form judgements, mediate and act independently.

Study Programme

The master’s programme consists of compulsory modules on the following subject areas: Old Testament research, theology and history of religion in early Christianity, church history, dogmatics, systematic theology, selected fields of practical theology, the process of reflection and production in homiletics, school internship for Protestant religious education and interdisciplinary research.

In addition, students have to select four elective modules.

To successfully complete the master’s programme, students have to write a master’s thesis and pass a master’s examination.