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BA Catholic Theology (2-subject) at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Programme overview

Catholic Theology at Ruhr University Bochum is a two-subject Bachelor (combined with a second subject) programme of 6 semesters (3 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it provides a good insight into the various branches of theology, its most important issues and fundamental methods.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Old and New Testament; Early, Early Modern and Modern Church History; Fundamental Theology and Dogmatic Theology; Theological Ethics; Liturgical Science and Ecclesiastical Law; Pedagogy of Religion; Pastoral Theology.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in fields outside pastoral care; as religious education teacher (in combination with the M.Ed.); in church organisations or the publishing industry (in combination with the M.A.).

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free). Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: basic theological knowledge (e.g. Bible study).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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