MEd Protestant Theology (teaching) at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Protestant Theology at Ruhr University Bochum is a Master of Education for the teaching profession programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it combines the discipline-related principles of the Bachelor's degree in Protestant Theology with didactic methodology and religion pedagogy, thus preparing for teaching Religious Education in schools.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Religious Education Pedagogy; Didactics of Religion; Exemplary subjects of Protestant Theology in; Religious Education classes; Ethical Judgment in Religious Education classes; Interreligious and Interdenominational Learning; Religion and Communication.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work as teacher in secondary schools of the Gymnasium or Gesamtschule type.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply through the university application service procedure. Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: the desire to teach the theological subjects studied in the BA course in schools, showing great expertise and enthusiasm. Suited for graduates of: B.A. Protestant Theology or related subjects.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/internationals-application-masters-degree

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