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Master of Theological Studies (M.Th.St.) at University of Greifswald

University of Greifswald, Germany

Programme overview

The continuing-education Master of Theological Studies is for graduates (not mainly in theology) with at least five years of subsequent professional experience; successful completion is recognised in the Ev.-Luth. Church in Northern Germany and most other Protestant regional churches as academic-theological preparation for pastoral service.

Faculty: Theologische Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time; German-taught; continuing-education master (weiterbildend)  |  Intake: Wintersemester (October)  |  Location: Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Presupposes knowledge of biblical studies, Ancient Greek and Ancient Hebrew; language courses are offered by the faculty between admission and the start of the first study year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A completed higher-education degree (not mainly theology) and at least five years of subsequent professional experience; proof of membership of a Protestant church or a church in the World Council of Churches; the Bibelkunde examination takes place before admission. Preparation takes 6 to 9 months depending on prior education. Selection procedure / aptitude test. Apply online via the GrypsOn campus portal (uni-assist for foreign qualifications).

Intake: Wintersemester (October)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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