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Magister

The magister program in Catholic theology is a ten-semester, full-time undergraduate program that concludes with the award of a professional qualification as “Magister/Magistra Theologiae.” The program provides students with the academic and practical skills that open the door to a wide variety of careers in society and the Church.

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graduation

Magistra/Magister Theologiae (Mag. Theol.)

perpetuity

10 semesters

ECTS CP

300

Start of studies

Winter and summer semesters

Admission requirements

General university entrance qualification (Abitur) or access for people qualified in vocational education (BBHZVO)

Structure of the study

M 1 Dialogue (as a basis for theology in church and world)

M 2 Interreligiosity (as a challenge for theology in church and world)

M 5 Professional and Faith Orientation (compulsory elective area)

M 3 Interculturality (as a challenge for theology in church and world)

M 4 Digitalization (as a task of theology in church and world)

M 5 Professional and Faith Orientation (compulsory elective area)

M6 Man and Creation

M8 Jesus Christ and the Reign of God

M11 Dimensions and Acts of Faith

M14 Encounters with other religions and cultures

M6 Man and Creation

M13 Becoming a Christian in Today's Culture and Society

M14 Encounters with other religions and cultures

M7 Doctrine of God

M9 Paths of Christian Thought and Life

M10 The Church as a Mystery and as a People of God

M12 Christian action with responsibility for the world

M15 Study Orientation I (compulsory elective course)

M7 Doctrine of God

M10 The Church as a Mystery and as a People of God

M12 Christian action with responsibility for the world

M16 Advanced in the Old and New Testament

M19 Specialization in Philosophy

M21 Specialization in Pastoral Theology and Religious Education

M23 a Focus Study: Belief.Dialog.Mission (compulsory elective course)

M16 Advanced in the Old and New Testament

M19 Specialization in Philosophy

M21 Specialization in Pastoral Theology and Religious Education

M23 b Study Orientation II (compulsory elective course)

M17 Specialization in Church History

M18 Specialization in Dogmatics

M20 Specialization in Moral Theology and Christian Social Science

M22 Specialization in Canon Law and Liturgical Studies

M23 b Study Orientation II (compulsory elective course)

M18 Specialization in Dogmatics

M20 Specialization in Moral Theology and Christian Social Science

M22 Specialization in Canon Law and Liturgical Studies

M23c Career Orientation II

Master thesis and final examination

Introductory modules (M 1-5):

M 1 Dialogue (as a basis for theology in church and world)
M 2 Interreligiosity (as a challenge for theology in church and world)
M 3 Interculturality (as a challenge for theology in church and world)
M 4 Digitalization (as a task of theology in church and world)
M 5 Professional and Faith Orientation (compulsory elective area)

Philosophical-Theological Foundation Modules (M 6-15):

M 6 Man and Creation
M 7 Doctrine of God
M 8 Jesus Christ and the Reign of God
M 9 Paths of Christian Thought and Life
M 10 The Church as a Mystery and as a People of God
M 11 Dimensions and Acts of Faith
M 12 Christian action with responsibility for the world
M 13 Becoming a Christian in Contemporary Culture and Society
M 14 Encounters with other religions and cultures
M 15a Study Orientation I (compulsory elective course)
M 15b Career Orientation I

Advanced modules (M 16-23b):

M 16 Advanced in the Old and New Testament
M 17 Specialization in Church History
M 18 Specialization in Dogmatics
M 19 Specialization in Philosophy
M 20 Specialization in Moral Theology and Christian Social Science
M 21 Specialization in Pastoral Theology and Religious Education
M 22 Specialization in Canon Law and Liturgical Studies
M 23a Focus Study: Faith. dialogue. Mission. (compulsory elective area)
M 23b Study Orientation II (compulsory elective course)
M 23c Vocational Guidance II (compulsory elective course)
Master thesis and final examination

Information about language regulations

synopsis

Summary of language regulations (S0)

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In principle, language skills (Latin, Hebrew, Greek) must be proven by the second semester.

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The following special cases should be considered:
- Latin: Proof by the end of the fourth semester...
  - during repeat tests.
  - in individual cases upon written request to the examination committee.
- Greek: Proof by the end of the sixth semester...
  - when all three languages need to be learned.
  - during repeat tests.
  - in individual cases upon written request to the examination committee.
- Hebrew: Proof by the end of the sixth semester...
  - when all three languages need to be learned.
  - during repeat tests.
  - in individual cases upon written request to the examination committee.

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Anyone who has to learn all three languages can be exempted from the university's internal Hebraicum upon written request from the Rector. However, the first Hebrew course must be attended and passed.

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