Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Tübingen offers a Master of Education program in Catholic Theology, which prepares students for a career in secondary-school teaching. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Catholic theology and its application in a school setting.

Key Data on Study Program

• Faculty: Catholic Theology
• Academic Degree: Secondary-school teaching degree: (Master of Education major)
• Restricted admission: None
• Regular duration of studies: 4 semesters
• Is a combination subject required?: Yes
• Application deadline 1st semester:
  • For Germans and EU citizens: Summer semester (March 15), Winter semester (April 30)
  • For non-EU citizens: Summer semester (January 15), Winter semester (April 30)
• Program start: Winter semester, Summer semester
• Language of instruction: German
• Costs: Tuition and other fees

Requirements and Application

• Requirements for studies: Bachelor's degree or transcript of records, and proof of language proficiency (Latinum and Graecum/Bible Greek)
• Languages required: Latin (Latinum) and [Bible-] Greek
• Combination subjects: Same as those in the Bachelor of Education program

Program Details

• Topics dealt with in the program: The program prepares students for teaching religion in a secondary school setting, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of Catholic theology and its application.
• Special features of the Tübingen program:
  • One of the most extensive theological libraries in Europe
  • Small learning groups and individualized support from instructors
  • Ecumenical and interreligious dialogue
  • Proximity to the Evangelical Faculty, the Center for Islamic Theology, and other disciplines
  • Opportunities for cooperation with the Juristische Fakultät in the Zertifikatsstudiengang "Recht – Ethik – Wirtschaft"
• Rankings: The University of Tübingen's theology and religious studies programs have achieved top rankings in national and international rankings.

Study Abroad

• Expected study abroad: Not mandatory, but possible on a voluntary basis
• Optional time abroad: Students can choose to spend time abroad as part of their studies, with planning recommended 12 to 18 months in advance.

Career Prospects

• Advice and internships: The University's Career Service assists with careers orientation and getting started in the profession.
• Doctorate options: Available, with currently 100 doctoral students
• Join the alumni society: Information available on the Ehemaligen-Vereinigung Alumni Tübingen.

After Your Studies

• Career prospects: The University's Career Service provides assistance with careers orientation and getting started in the profession.
• Doctorate options: Available, with currently 100 doctoral students
• Join the alumni society: Information available on the Ehemaligen-Vereinigung Alumni Tübingen.