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First State Examination Teacher Training (Regelschule): Protestant Theology in Religious Education-Teacher Training at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany

Programme overview

Protestant Theology attempts to give an account of faith in God, its development in History and its significance for the present with reference to the biblically attested revelation in a methodically disciplined way. During your studies you will acquire fundamental knowledge of theological and religious education issues and methods.

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

What you will study

You will study two subjects of your choice, including subject didactics. Your pedagogical qualification takes place in the educational sciences de.

Career pathways

General education: The typical route into school practice is via the preparatory service (traineeship). In this phase, you will further develop your practical teaching skills on the basis of your degree. Adult education: Outside of the school system, there are opportunities for you to work as a teacher in the subject) area / field of adult education.

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Entry requirements

No Numerus Clausus (open admission). University entrance qualification: A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme. Language requirements: Knowledge of Latin and Greek (basic knowledge). Initial internship: In Jena, the teacher training course includes an introductory internship lasting 240 hours. You should reflect on your educational experience in dealing with children and young people in order to review your career aspirations and make a conscious decision. It makes sense to complete the introductory internship before starting your studies, but it can also be completed before registering for the internship semester (before the start of the third semester). You can also have work you have already done with children and young people recognized.

Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester

Duration: 10 semesters (300 ECTS)

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