Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Education in Catholic Religious Education is a four-semester program designed for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching at the gymnasium and Gesamtschule levels. The program is offered by the Philosophical Faculty at RWTH Aachen University.

Program Structure

The program consists of five compulsory modules, including:

• Fachdidaktische und schulpraktische Studien (fachdidactic and school practical studies)
• Fachwissenschaftliche Studien (subject-specific studies) in biblical and systematic theology
• Bezüge zu anderen Religionen (relations to other religions)
• Bildungswissenschaftliches Studium (educational science studies)
• Praxissemester (practical semester)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have:

• A first university degree
• Fachliche Vorbildung (subject-specific qualification) as defined in the examination regulations
• Sprachkenntnisse in Deutsch (German language proficiency)
• A Latinum (Latin proficiency certificate)
• Hebräisch- und Griechischkenntnisse (Hebrew and Greek language proficiency)

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in teaching at the gymnasium and Gesamtschule levels. For more information on employment opportunities, please refer to the website of the Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Examination Regulations

The examination regulations govern the program's objectives, admission requirements, course structure, and examinations. They also contain module descriptions in their appendices. For new students, the latest version of the regulations applies.

Faculty and Support

The program is offered by the Philosophical Faculty at RWTH Aachen University. Students can seek advice from the faculty's study advisors, the Teacher Education Center, and student representatives.

Formalities

For information on the program's formalities, including enrollment, semester fees, and examination regulations, please refer to the university's website.

International Students

International students can find information on the program and application process on the university's website.

Additional Information

For further information on the program, including course content, research areas, and faculty expertise, please refer to the university's website.