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BA Katholische Theologie (Catholic Theology) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Studies the fundamental questions of human life from the perspective of the Catholic faith tradition. Offered as a core or minor subject within the two-subject bachelor.

Faculty: Katholisch-Theologische Fakultät  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught; Two-subject bachelor)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Four subject groups: Biblical Theology, Historical Theology, Systematic Theology and Philosophy, and Practical Theology, followed by a profile phase with a free specialisation module and a final module.

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Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Basic Latin must be proven by the end of the 4th semester; specialisation in Old or New Testament additionally requires basic Ancient Greek or Hebrew (one-semester course level). English reading ability is expected. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early June to 1 September; summer semester: early December to 1 March. Earlier deadlines apply when combined with a restricted-admission subject.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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