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Erstes juristisches Examen Evangelische Theologie at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany

Programme overview

The Evangelische Theologie programme leads to the Kirchliches Examen / Diplom (300 LP) and prepares for work as a pastor in a regional Protestant church, as a school pastor and for theological research.

Faculty: Theologische Fakultät  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Wintersemester and Sommersemester  |  Location: Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What you will study

Modules include theological propaedeutic, Bible knowledge of the Old and New Testament, basic modules in practical theology/religious education, religious studies/intercultural theology and interdisciplinary theology, and congregation-related modules.

Career pathways

A successful degree qualifies for work as a pastor in a regional Protestant church, as a school pastor (where religious instruction is not otherwise provided) and for theological research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (usually the Abitur) or entry through a trial study period (Probestudium) or the Feststellungsprüfung for vocationally qualified applicants. Latinum, Graecum and Hebraicum are required; if not held before the start, language courses of the theological faculty must be attended in the first semesters. Open admission (no NC).

Intake: Wintersemester and Sommersemester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-halle.de/bewerben

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