Evangelische Theologie – Master of Theology (M.Th., continuing-education master) at Philipps University of Marburg

Part-time, non-consecutive master in Protestant theology for career changers who already have a non-theological first degree and professional experience, with application-oriented teaching and 120 ECTS credits.

Faculty: Fachbereich 05 Protestant Theology  |  Duration: 120 ECTS credits, part-time  |  Study mode: part-time; continuing-education master; German-taught  |  Intake: Next cohort starts 1 April 2028 (summer semester 2028)  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Modules on theology as a science, religious talk of God in history and present (Old and New Testament, church history), religion in contemporary social contexts and religion as life orientation, followed by the master thesis; each module combines a self-study phase with a face-to-face week and weekend.

Career pathways

Competences for roles in diaconal and welfare organisations, social and education work, media and cultural work, and scientific preconditions for entering parish ministry in the cooperating regional churches.

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