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Catholic Theology
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)
| Standard period of study | 6 semesters |
|---|---|
| Start of study | Winter semester |
| Teaching language | German |
| Combinability | Dual-subject bachelor’s degree programme, combined with a second subject |
| Credit points | Subject A: 78 CP + Subject B: 78 CP + integrated Degree: 12 LP + Bachelor’s Thesis: 12 CP = 180 CP |
Course description
Catholic theology at the university uses an academic approach to study questions and phenomena of belief and religion, such as
- How can we talk about God in a secular world?
- What is Christian about the “Christian West”?
- Is the Bible true?
- Should we be allowed to do everything that we able to do?
- Why are there different churches?
Theology is split into four areas: biblical, historical, systematic and practical theology. These areas are also subdivided into different fields of study, such as the Old Testament, modern church history, dogmatics, religious philosophy, liturgical studies, religious education, etc. These fields of study examine a diverse range of very different aspects of religious life both in the past and present. A common feature of all these approaches is that they are obligated to uphold the reasonable responsibility of the Christian faith. The lines of reasoning are developed in close cooperation with and through critical examination of many other humanistic disciplines.
A degree in theology will provide you with insights into the tenets and history of Christianity. You will learn the justifications and argumentation structures for responding to questions about faith and religion in relation to the discourse of the 21st century.
Requirements
To succeed in your studies, you need above all an interest in the subject matter, a love of reading and a critical approach to texts and scientific theories. In addition, you should be able to study independently and have good verbal communication skills.
Dokumente/Downloads
Language proficiency and other requirements
It is assumed that you have sufficient knowledge of English to understand academic texts written in English. You do not need to provide explicit proof of this knowledge. Depending on your specialisation, knowledge of Latin and Greek may also be required. You must present proof of this knowledge in the context of certain modules in the department; for more details, please see ‘Subject-specific regulations’. However, any missing language skills can be acquired during your studies as part of the Studium Integrale or the department language courses.
Career perspectives
After successfully completing your bachelor's degree, you have the option of continuing on to a master's degree to deepen your specialist knowledge and/or specialize. Alternatively, you can also start working directly in various professional fields. We recommend always completing internships during your studies for better orientation. Internships can be in certain circumstances recognized for your study programme or your Studium Integrale.
Application for the first semester
You can register on the KLIPS 2.0 portal during the application period. You can find further information on the website of the Student Application and Registration Office. Prospective students who are not EU citizens should visit the website of the International Office for information on the application formalities.
Only for NC subjects: It is possible to submit a special application under certain circumstances, e.g. if you are a minor or an elite athlete or in cases of hardship. You can find information on special applications here.