Magister Theologiae Katholische Theologie (Catholic Theology) at University of Erfurt

Ten-semester Magister in Catholic Theology as a single-subject degree entered directly after school, giving scientific training across the whole breadth of the field within a broad cultural and social-science horizon; it covers biblical, historical, systematic and practical theology.

Faculty: Katholisch-Theologische Fakultät  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years), 300 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time; German-taught; Magister (single-subject, undergraduate-entry degree, not building on a Bachelor)  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Orientation phase (2 semesters) introducing biblical, historical, systematic (including philosophical foundations) and practical theology; qualification phase (4 semesters) on central topics of Christian faith and life; Magister phase (4 semesters) with a chosen focus such as Old Testament, New Testament, church history, philosophy or Christian social ethics.

Career pathways

Prepares for further academic qualification and for non-academic work in church and society, such as pastoral work and proclamation in church employment, theological work in the media and in education.

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