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Evangelische Theologie (Magister Theologiae) – Protestant Theology (Magister Theologiae) at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Academic degree course (Mag. Theol.) in Protestant theology that trains students to explore biblical tradition and theological thinking and to form informed, critical judgements on the Christian religion; modular, with a church examination route as an alternative final exam.

Faculty: Fachbereich 05 Protestant Theology  |  Duration: 10 semesters plus 2 language semesters (300 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time; Magister  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Biblical tradition, theological thinking past and present, and the interdisciplinary relationship of theology with other sciences; Graecum, Hebraicum and Latinum must be proven during the basic phase.

Career pathways

Graduates may take the first theological church examination (Kirchliches Examen) with a following vicariate, leading to a parish ministry in a regional church.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent; open admission (no NC). Membership of a Protestant church or a church in the World Council of Churches must be proven when registering for the final examination.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 10 semesters plus 2 language semesters (300 credits)

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