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Magister Theologiae Magister Theologiae at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

A comprehensive and exciting examination of the Christian faith: In the Theology degree programme, you will examine the Bible by means of the historical-critical method. You will investigate the diverse branches in the history of Christianity and face the task of responsibly giving an account of the teachings of the Christian tradition. In addition, you will reflect upon the various facets of current church practice and gain insight into neighbouring subjects.

Faculty: Faculty of Theology  |  Duration: 10 semesters (plus 2 language semesters)  |  Study mode: full-time; Magister; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The degree programme structure is divided into a basic and a main part and the examination phase. The individual courses - lectures, seminars and practical exercises - are allocated to different "modules", i.e. teaching and learning units, the content of which is limited in time.

Career pathways

This bridge between academic study and faith will open attractive career prospects to you within and outside the church.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: open (enrolment without previous application). Admission requirements: Member of a protestant church. Language requirements: Advanced languages course in Hebrew, Greek and Latin (Hebraicum, Graecum, Latinum) (the languages can also be learned at the beginning of your studies). Winter and summer semester. 1st subject semester: open admission (enrolment without previous application).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 10 semesters (plus 2 language semesters)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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