Diploma Protestant Theology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

The extremely diverse study of theology lets you do exactly that, as it is more comprehensive and exciting than most academic disciplines. A large part of the course focuses on historical issues, such as the history of Christianity from its Judaic roots to the present day and the modern-day challenges involved in the practice of faith. You will need good language skills —and not only for your sermons if you decide to pursue a career as a pastor.

Faculty: Faculty of Theology  |  Duration: 10 semesters (300 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught; Diplom  |  Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

The study of Protestant Theology is structured into a basic course with 120 credits (ECTS for short; 1 ECTS = 30 hours for attendance, preparation and follow-up work, private study, assessed coursework and examinations), a main course with 120 ECTS and an integration period with 60 ECTS. Proficiency in Hebrew, Ancient Greek and Latin is mandatory for students.

Career pathways

Graduates work in areas such as Gottesdienst in der Jenaer Stadtkirche St. Michael; in the member churches of the Protestant Church in Germany (e.g. as a pastor, parish worker, etc.); in non-school education (adult education centres, ecclesiastical academies, etc.); at charitable institutions; at specialist editorial offices; at libraries, museums, foundations, cultural institutes, etc.

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