Bachelor

The bachelor's degree program “Theological Diakonia and Missionary Catechesis” is an undergraduate six-semester full course. The degree program focuses on two central fields of practice in church life: the catechesis as a communication of faith and the Diakonie as a service to people.

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Students acquire basic theological and philosophical knowledge and thus enter into the dialogue of theology with church and society. They learn to address current issues in church and society based on a scientifically based belief.

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The focus on society requires that the bachelor's degree not only be able to dedicate himself exclusively to theological subjects. For this reason, it is consistently interdisciplinary and includes subjects from other disciplines (including sociology, journalism and rhetoric), always related to the fields of activity catechesis and diakonia. Since these are practice-oriented, the Bachelor not only provides theoretical knowledge, but also includes practical study components. The course thus optimally prepares students for professional and voluntary work.

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specifics

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This degree program is state-recognized, ecclesiastically approved and is characterized by the following special features:

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• Interdisciplinarity: In addition to courses in theological disciplines, other subjects (including charity studies, psychology and communication studies) are also included. Through this approach, current issues in church and society can be viewed from different perspectives and resolved in a differentiated manner.
• Individual funding: At KHKT, students are not simply an anonymous student ID number. The lecturers provide expert and people-oriented support, in particular when supervising theses.
• Diverse teaching formats: The courses cover a variety of teaching formats. In addition to classic face-to-face lectures and block dates, digital formats, such as online tutorials, and hybrid formats are also offered. The Bachelor is therefore a flexible course of study for various life and professional situations.
• Theory and practice: The acquired knowledge and competencies are put into practice in the planned practical modules. Through cooperation between KHKT and various partners in and around Cologne, studies can be enriched with a wide range of experiences.

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career prospects

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This degree program prepares students for a wide range of careers and volunteer work, including in:

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• educational work
• social or charitable institutions
• publicity
• ecclesiastical aid agencies
• community work
• catechesis
• youth work