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MA Pastoral Ministry (Pastorale Arbeit) at University of Passau

University of Passau, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Arts in applied theology preparing for pastoral practice in the 21st century, with pastoral conversation techniques and spiritual personal development. Teaching is mainly digital with one or two weekends on site per semester.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters full-time (8 semesters part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; mainly digital  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Passau, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Four module groups plus the thesis: contemporary theological questions (biblical, dogmatic and ethical), pastoral-theological contexts including an internship, personal and communicative competences, and a master's colloquium.

Career pathways

Graduates have broad pastoral career prospects; demand for pastoral staff in the Catholic Church is high.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree in a humanities, business or science subject based on at least three years of study, plus 30 ECTS of prior theological knowledge; German at CEFR C1. Applications for the winter semester: 15 April to 31 July.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters full-time (8 semesters part-time)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-passau.de/bewerbung-einschreibung

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