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Evangelische Religion Lehramt an Gymnasien (Protestant Religion teacher training), Staatsexamen at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Students learn to perceive and analyse religious learning in concrete examples and to develop criteria for theologically and educationally responsible teaching of Protestant Religion. Teacher-training programme for Gymnasien (academic secondary schools) leading to the Erste Staatsprüfung.

Faculty: Theologische Fakultät  |  Department: Institut für Religionspädagogik  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Protestant theology subject areas with religious education and subject didactics.

Career pathways

Prepares for work as a teacher; the Erste Staatsprüfung at Leipzig University qualifies for entry to the preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst).

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). A phoniatric certificate (voice and speech aptitude) is mandatory for enrolment. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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