Catholic Religious Education
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Degree profile
Course Details
The major and minor subject in Catholic Religion will provide you with scientific and didactic skills across the theological subjects and will enable you to think independently, but also to teach them.
The students acquire:
- knowledge of the origin and contents of the Bible and the meaning of the Bible in the present,
- judgment and action skills,
- mediation competence for Christian practice.
In addition, they reflect on the background of today's worlds of experience the:
- history of the church,
- basic statements of the Christian faith,
- ethics,
- liturgy,
- right.
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Job & Career Perspectives
Our graduates are active in these professional fields, outside the church service:
- as a member of the state parliament, office manager of a member of the Bundestag / Lord Mayor, employee of a state ministry
- as clerk in the press office, newspaper/radio editor, journalist, PR consultant, press officer, bookseller
- as librarian, staff/coordinator in foundations
- as municipal housing administration, employee in the social welfare office
- as personnel manager/head of department/manager
Our graduates are active in these professional fields of church service:
- as cardinal, bishop, priest, Protestant and Old Catholic pastors, pastoral assistant
- as a pastor for the police, clinic, prison, college, school and family
- as a theological staff member in a university congregation or a congregation referent
- as head of an education house/family centre/continuing education institution
- as a teacher of religion, headmaster or lecturer
- as a speaker in an ordinariate or other ecclesiastical authority
- as commissioner for sectarian and ideological issues
- as a church musician
- as cathedral leader
Catholic Religion 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)
- Theology from biblical, historical, practical, systematic and methodological perspectives
Qualification Phase (Second/Third Year)
- Creator God and world,
- Ways and executions of faith,
- Church as mystery,
- Jesus Christ and the Reign of God
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.
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:
- Catholic Religion can be combined with all fields of study except Protestant Religious Education.
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
- School internship (only minor studies)
Further internships for students with the professional goal of becoming teachers:
- Speech training course (only major studies)
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 Catholic Religion at the following schools:
- Primary schools
- Secondary Schools
- Vocational schools
Studying to become a primary school teacher
- Combination of the major subject Primary and Elementary Education with the minor subject Catholic Religion
Download Flyer "Studying to become a primary school teacher" (in German)
Studying to become a secondary school teacher
- Combination of Catholic Religion with minor subject (relevant to the teaching profession)
Download Flyer "Studying to become a secondary school teacher" (in German)
Studying to become a teacher for vocational schools
- Catholic 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
Language requirements during studies
At the beginning of the studies:
- German: Upon application, international applicants must prove German language skills at level B1.
- Latin: extended basic knowledge
- Greek: basic knowledge
If the required language skills are not yet available, they can be acquired during the course of study.
The recognition of existing language qualifications, individual advice and support are provided by the Lectorate for Ancient Languages.
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)
Without 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 programme Theology and Economics
Master of Education Primary Schools
Master of Education 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
Would you like to hold the study program flyer in your hands? Then request our free information material without obligation. In a few days you will receive mail directly to your home.
You don't want to wait? Then download the flyer in the download center now.
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Application
The major and minor subject in Catholic Religion is admission-free (without NC).
Application for the two-subject Bachelor's degree:
If you wish to combine Catholic Religion with an admission-free program (without NC), you can enrol directly from May 1 to September 15.
Enrol now for Catholic Religion!
If you wish to combine Catholic Religion with an admission-restricted program (with NC), please apply from May 1 to July 15 using the following link.
For international students
Want to study one semester or year at the University of Erfurt?
You come from abroad and are interested in studying for a Bachelor's or Master's degree at the University of Erfurt?
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Consulting & Service
Student advice and counselling
Downloads
Flyer Welcome to the University of Erfurt (in English)
Flyer Course Offerings - Bachelor and Master Programs (in German)
Further Links
Facebook: Faculty of Catholic Theology
Facebook: Student council of the Faculty of Catholic Theology
Alumni network of the Faculty of Catholic Theology
Catholic Student Community ("Katholische Studentengemeinde")
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