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Religion, evangelische (Lehramt an Grundschulen) (1. Staatsprüfung) at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training programme (1. Staatsprüfung) in Protestant Religion (Evangelische Religion) for primary schools (Grundschulen). Gives factual and orientation knowledge in theological sub-disciplines and basic knowledge of other religions from a religious-studies perspective, oriented to religious education in schools in the largely non-denominational context of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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

What you will study

Subjects: religious education/didactics, Old Testament, New Testament, church history, systematic theology and ethics, religious studies and intercultural theology, and practical theology, organised in two thematic strands.

Career pathways

Teacher at public and independent schools, vocational schools and in adult education; church membership is not required for studying.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or an equivalent higher-education entrance qualification. Local numerus clausus: admission is competitive and based on grades. Participation in the CCT self-assessment procedure is required for enrolment. Local numerus clausus applies. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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