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Bachelor Teacher Education Catholic Religious Education (Gymnasium/Gesamtschule) at University of Bonn

University of Bonn, Germany

Programme overview

The “God question,”—who or what is God?—which is then immediately formulated as “the man question”—who or what is man?—is a key part of the study of Catholic theology, whose goal it is to scientifically explore the content and tradition of the Christian faith. Students first learn the theological and philosophical fundamentals. Courses in the four theological subject groups (biblical theology, historical theology, systematic theology, practical theology) build on this basis.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester)  |  Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The Bible and historical church texts constitute an existential basis for the study of theology. The study of such basic texts requires knowledge of Latin, Greek and Hebrew. The precise language requirements depend on the targeted degree and the professional area the student intends to enter later on.

Career pathways

Teaching at grammar and comprehensive schools. To teach at a German public school, candidates must follow up their bachelor’s degree with a Master of Education degree program as well as practical teacher training. Pastoral work (parishes, hospitals, prisons, student groups, boarding schools, etc.), administrative specialist, pastoral associate, journalism (news agencies, press, radio, television, etc.), archives

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Application information

Entry requirements

University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur); German language proficiency (DSH level 2, CEFR level C1, as per DSH exam. regulations). Open admission (no numerus clausus).

Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-bonn.de/application-portal

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