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Evangelische Theologie Diplom / Kirchliches Examen (Protestant Theology (Diplom / Church Examination)), Diplom, Kirchliches Examen at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Reflects Protestant Christian faith and asks how God and humanity can be spoken of responsibly today, covering biblical foundations, the present shape of faith and historical development.

Faculty: Theologische Fakultät  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German; Diplom / church examination  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Academic knowledge and skills required for the profession of Protestant pastor and for occupations needing theological expertise.

Career pathways

Oriented to the goal of pastor in one of the 20 regional churches of the Protestant Church in Germany (EKD), and also qualifies for church professions such as parish education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Latin, Greek and Hebrew (Latinum, Graecum, Hebraicum) or equivalent knowledge; if not yet shown at the start, up to three additional semesters are granted and the proof is due before the preliminary Diplom examination. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09. for winter semester; 01.12. – 15.03. for summer semester; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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