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Protestant Theology

Important information at a glance

Degree: First theological examinationLanguage of Instruction: GermanStart of studies: Winter and summer semesterAdmission: Unrestricted admissionStandard period of study: 10 semestersSemester abroad: Recommended

Course of studies

1st–4th Semester

Basic study stage (120 CP) with the following required modules:  

  • Introduction to the course of Protestant Theology  
  • Foundational Module Old Testament  
  • Foundational Module New Testament  
  • Foundational Module Church History  
  • Foundational Module Systematic Theology  
  • Foundational Module Practical Theology  
  • Foundational Module Religious Studies  
  • Interdisciplinary Foundational Module  
  • Module Biblical Studies  
  • Plus three additional modules in the compulsory elective component  

5th–6th Semester

Main study stage (120 CP) with the following required modules:  

  • Advanced Module Old Testament  
  • Advanced Module New Testament  
  • Advanced Module Church History  
  • Advanced Module Systematic Theology  
  • Advanced Module Practical Theology  
  • Module Philosophicum  
  • Interdisciplinary Advanced Module  
  • Plus five additional modules in the compulsory elective component  

9th–10th Semester

Examination/Integration Phase (60 CP):  

  • Master’s or Examination Thesis  
  • Integration Module 1 (OT/NT)  
  • Integration Module 2 (CH/ST/PT)