Protestant Theology as subject in the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme
(Bachelor of Arts)
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Short Description
The subject protestant theology is offered as one of two subjects within the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme. Please note the subject combination options.
Protestant theology involves academic reflection of the Christian faith. Based on its biblical foundations, the issue of faith is broached as a part of history as well as an element of individual, ecclesiastical and social reality. God, man and the world – and the interactions between them – are addressed from the perspective of Reformed theology. Various conceptions of transcendence, religion and faith help students to comprehend the study content. In this way, students gain the skills required to discuss fundamental questions of life with children, adolescents and adults in their later professional life. The religious landscape in Europe and the globalised world has changed dramatically. Our lifeworld is characterised by growing secularisation as well as a return to religiosity in many areas. The aim of the degree programme is to enable students to determine and assess these processes from the Protestant perspective and, on the basis of their own reasoned stance, to guide others in the search for their positions.
Cross-denominational courses are offered in close cooperation with the Catholic Theology Section. Courses include field trips and block courses that enable students to expand on their knowledge outside the university. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover provides a mentorship programme to students throughout the degree programme.
Further information on the website of the Institute of Theology (German language only)
Course Content
- Biblical theology (Old and New Testament)
- Ecumenism
- History of Christianity
- Interlinking of theological disciplines
- Networking between universities and schools
- Systematic theology
Graduates are able to understand and analyse the Christian religion, past and present; take an independent and reasoned stance on theology and religious education; reflect critically on religious positions and traditions in church, school, culture and society, and assign them to problem areas of religious education; critically interpret biblical and historical sources both historically and with regard to the present day; understand Christianity in the context of general cultural and religious history; reflect on ethical problems from a theological perspective; and provide information on a number of non-Christian religions. In a bid to teach students theological skills, theology considers its origins and the criteria for speaking about God in the bible (Biblical Theology); explores the history of Christianity (Historical Theology); interprets faith in a scientifically supported manner in the context of the search for truth (Systematic Theology); and considers the significance of theology and faith for the life of humankind and the understanding of reality in such a way that students are able to structure and support religious educational processes responsibly (Religious Studies).
As part of the interdisciplinary bachelor's degree programme, students with a focus on teaching have to complete a non-school-based internship as well as a school internship, both lasting four weeks. The non-school-based internship helps students to get first work insights in the area of teaching, to check on their career aspiration. For students with an non-school-based focus, an eight-week non-school-based internship must be completed.
Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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Compulsory modules | Basic module 0: Introduction (Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme) [10 CP]
Basic module 4: Church History [8 CP]
| Basic module 1: Old Testament [8 CP]
Basic module 3: Systematic Theology [8CP]
Specialisation module 4: Church History [5 CP]
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| Basic module 2: New Testament [8 CP]
Basic module 5: Religious Studies [8 CP]
Topic module 4: Research [5 CP]
| Specialisation module 1-2: Biblical Theology [5 CP]
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Specialisation module 3: Systematic Theology [5 CP]
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Specialisation module 5: Religious Studies [10 CP]
| Topic module 1: Key Topics Concerning Specialist and Specialised Didactical Interlinking [10 CP]
| Bachelor’s thesis [10 CP]
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| Topic module 2: Key Topics Concerning Specialist and Specialised Didactical Interlinking [10 CP]
Topic module 3: Subject Discipline [6 CP]
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The basic requirements for studying theology are:
- An enquiring mind
- Enjoyment of academically analysing the Christian faith
- An interest in ancient languages
- An interest in history and philosophy
- The desire to gain an intellectual understanding of past and present faith
- Willingness to undertake extensive text reception and interpretation
- Keenness to debate
- Good communication and social skills
- Most graduates embark on a Master’s degree programme in order to qualify as a teacher for one of the different types of school
- Work in areas such as the media, publishing, librarianship, journalism, politics, culture, social work and in educational institutions in which theological expertise is required
- Other areas of activity and professional opportunities
- Master’s Teacher Training Course for Grammar Schools (Master of Education) (only possible with a school-based focus)
Under certain conditions, admission to the following Master''s programme is also possible. More detailed information can be found in the respective admission regulations. If you have any questions, please contact the course advice of the desired Master''s programme:
- Educational Studies (Master of Arts) (only possible with a school-based focus, at least 11 ECTS in education / psychology)
Admission Requirements
Some subjects in the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme are restricted: Biology, Computer Science, English Studies (school subject: English), Geography, German Studies (school subject: German), History, Music, Performing Arts, Politics, Sports and Study of Religion / Values and Norms.
Other subjects are admission-free: Catholic Theology (school subject: Catholic Religious Education), Chemisty, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Protestant Theology (school subject: Protestant Religious Education), Spanish Studies (school subject: Spanish).
The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulation.
Note: The admission regulations reflect the legally prescribed subject combinations in the Master regulation of Lower Saxony.
All currently possible subject combinations can be found under "Combinations".
Application Deadlines
For a subject combination with at least one subject with restricted admission:
01.06.-15.07. of the year for the winter semester
- First-year students (application for the 1st semester) can only apply for the winter semester.
- Those continuing their studies (application for higher semesters) can also apply for the summer semester (December 1st - January 15th).
For a subject combination with two admission-free subjects:
01.06.-30.09. of the year for the winter semester
- First-year students (application for the 1st semester) can only enrol in the winter semester.
- Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application for higher semesters) can also enrol in the summer semester (December 1st - March 31st).
The following applies to applications from non-EU countries:
- VPD from uni-assist OR a passed assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung) of a preparatory foundation course (Studienkolleg) is required.
- Applications for the Studienkolleg must be submitted by July 15th.
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