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Islamic Theology (Dual-Subject Bachelor) at Osnabrück University

Osnabrück University, Germany

Programme overview

The academic study of the Islamic religion is the core of the "Islamic Theology" degree course. Osnabrück University is the first university in Germany to offer this opportunity. The central contents of the course are the fundamentals of the faith of Islam, the science of the Koran and the prophetic tradition, the history of Islam and Islamic jurisprudence.

Faculty: School of Educational and Cultural Studies  |  Department: Institute of Islamic Theology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Arabic is taught to enable students to deal with the main Islamic sources, the Koran and Sunnah, in their original language.

Career pathways

By completing the Bachelor's program, students qualify for various jobs in mosque communities as well as in social and charitable areas. Careers in science, politics, business and the media are also possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: admission-free. The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency. This program is not subject to admission restrictions.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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