Protestant Religious Education
Degree Profile
Course Details
The subsidiary course of study Protestant Religion teaches you the connections between religion and society.
During your studies you will acquire knowledge about:
- biblical sources,
- ecclesiastical traditions,
- Protestant teaching.
Learn how to understand the place of the Protestant Church in school and religiously pluralistic society. You will gain theological discernment and independence through your studies in order to be able to convey a responsible approach to Christian tradition and to translate central contents of the Christian faith as a meaningful offer for individual life.
During your studies you will acquire knowledge of a collection of writings or a basic topic:
- Old and New Testament,
- Epoch of church history,
- Question of dogmatics or ethics,
- The problem of religious education studies.
Protestant theology is a course of study that prepares students for religious education at primary, regular and vocational schools.
Protestant Religious Education in Detail
Structure of the study programme
The bachelor's degree course at the University of Erfurt comprises a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor's degree) as well as the fundamental course of study. It aims to impart specialist content and occupational field orientation as well as interdisciplinary skills. The standard period of study is six semesters.
Orientation Phase (First Year)
- Introduction to biblical science
- Introduction to religion in society
- Introduction to religious education studies
Qualification Phase (Second/Third Year)
- Deepening of biblical studies
- Deepening of religion in society
- Deepening of religious education studies
Two-Subject-Bachelor
The major and minor subjects differ in terms of the content and scope of the course. In the major subject a Bachelor thesis is written.
Examinations regulations minor subject Protestant Religion 2021 (pdf)
Possible combinations
At the University of Erfurt, you will study a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor) in the bachelor's program. You may have to observe combination rules.
Combination rule:
- Protestant Religion can be combined with all fields of study except Catholic Religion.
Online-Tool Studimat
The STUDIMAT supports you in combining the major with the minor subject. Try it out now!
www.was-studieren.info
Study abroad
A semester abroad in an English speaking country is strongly recommended. The International Office will be happy to assist you in organizing your stay abroad.
Internships
Internships during studies
- Interdisciplinary Internship for Vocational Field
Further internships for students with the professional goal of becoming teachers:
- two school type-related school internships in the Bachelor's program
Study teaching profession
Information about study teaching profession
Teacher training takes place in the Bachelor-Master study system. The degree is equivalent to the 1st state examination. Following the Master's program, you will complete the preparatory service, which concludes with the 2nd state examination.
study teaching at the University of Erfurt
Relevance for teacher training
If you follow a master's degree course in teaching, you will acquire the teaching qualification for the subject Protestant Religion at the following schools:
- Primary schools
- Secondary schools
- Vocational schools
Studying to become a primary school teacher
- Combination of the major subject Primary Education with the minor subject Protestant Religion.
Download Flyer "Studying to become a primary school teacher" (in German)
Studying to become a secondary school teacher
- Combination of the major subject (relevant to the teaching profession) with Protestant Religion
Download Flyer "Studying to become a secondary school teacher" (in German)
Studying to become a teacher for for special needs pedagogy
- Combination of the major Special Education and Inclusive Pedagogy with the minor Protestant Religion
Download Flyer "Studying to become a teacher for for special needs pedagogy" (in German)
Studying to become a teacher for vocational schools
- Protestant Religion as a general subject
Admissions qualification
Studying with Abitur
- general qualification for university entrance or the subject-related higher education entrance qualification or a comparable previous education
General information on the admission requirements (study without Abitur):
www.uni-erfurt.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung
Language requirements
- German: Upon application, international applicants must prove German language skills at level B1.
- The knowledge of Latin is recommended.
Language Centre
The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum
International applicants
International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.
Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):
No admission limitation (without nc)
At present, no admission limitation (without numerus clausus) is expected.
Master Programmes
After the Bachelor at the University of Erfurt
Master of Education for Primary Schools
Master of Education for Secondary Schools
Open Day & Discovery Days
Open Day
Numerous information and advisory services offer you the opportunity to see the study and living conditions in Erfurt for yourself at the open day. Get to know the green campus and the beautiful old town centre on guided tours. Information on the program: Open Day
Discovery Days
The discovery days at the University of Erfurt mean experiencing "studying up close". Within a week (on as many days as you like) you can attend selected courses (lectures or seminars) and get a taste of campus life. Information and program: Discovery Days
Order or download information material
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Job & Career Perspectives
Our graduates are active in these professional fields:
- in teaching Protestant religion at primary, regular or vocational schools (provided that a Master's degree related to teaching profession has been completed),
- in publishing,
- in journalism,
- in the media,
- in cultural organisations,
- in Human Resources,
- in counseling.
The minor subject in Protestant Religion is admission-free (without NC).
Application for the two-subject Bachelor's degree:
If you combine Protestant Religion with an admission-free program (without NC), you can enrol directly from May 1 to September 15.
Enrol now for Protestant Religion!
If you wish to combine Protestant Religion with an admission-restricted field of study (with NC), please apply from May 1 to July 15 using the following link.
Student advisory service
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