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Evangelische Religion – Lehramt an Gymnasien – Protestant Religion (teacher training) at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training course in Protestant Religion for upper secondary schools (Gymnasium), geared to the practice of Protestant religious education.

Faculty: Fachbereich 05 Protestant Theology  |  Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; Lehramt an Gymnasien (Staatsexamen); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Subject-scientific and didactic foundations of religious teaching with first school practice.

Career pathways

After the degree many graduates start the Referendariat and then work as teachers.

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Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent. Knowledge of Greek (Graecum) or Latin (Latinum) must be proven for the introductory Bible and church-history modules; it is recommended to have it at the start. International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026; summer semester 2027: not yet announced.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)

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