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

Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Programme overview

Protestant 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 offers a degree course in a humanities discipline under the umbrella of "religion", spanning from classical studies to psychology and sociology.

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 Testament and New Testament studies; Patristics; Church History of the Middle Ages, Reformation and Early Modern Period; History of Philosophy; Systematic Theology; Moral Theology; Religious Education Pedagogy and Didactics.

Career pathways

Typical career fields: The B.A. degree provides the foundation for the Master's degree, offering a wealth of perspectives, such as teaching Religious Education following the Master of Education degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free). Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: pleasure in studying history and in exploring religious and philosophical questions.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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