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Mag. theol. Theologie, evangelische at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Ten-semester Magister Theologiae (state-recognised degree) in Protestant Theology (Evangelische Theologie), leading from ancient Near-Eastern and biblical texts through European intellectual history to present religious practice in Christianity and other religions, and training students to form theologically and scientifically grounded judgements.

Faculty: Theologische Fakultät  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Magister (Staatsexamen-type) degree  |  Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

300 credit points: basic studies (4 semesters, 120 credit points), main studies (4 semesters, 120) and an integration and Magister phase (2 semesters, 60). Subjects: Old Testament, New Testament, church history, systematic theology, practical theology, religious studies and intercultural theology.

Career pathways

Primarily prepares for work as a pastor in a Protestant regional church in Germany; the degree also allows work in business and other fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or an equivalent higher-education entrance qualification. No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). Knowledge of Greek, Hebrew and Latin is needed; it must be proven at the start or acquired during basic studies, and is a precondition for the intermediate examination. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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