Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Bachelor of Arts in Christianity in Culture, History, and Education is a comprehensive program that delves into the history, significance, and content of Christianity from a Protestant perspective. This program is designed for individuals interested in understanding the role of theology in church and society, both historically and in the present day.

Key Facts

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts
• Supplement to Degree: Major in a multi-subject bachelor's program
• Admission Restriction: Without admission restriction (without NC)
• Duration: 6 semesters
• Credits/ECTS: 120
• Teaching Language: German
• Tuition Fee: None
• Semester Contribution: € 305.05
• Start of Studies: Winter semester, Summer semester
• Part-time Possible: Yes
• Institution: Faculty of Theology

Programme Content

The program brings together six disciplines from the Faculty of Theology, including Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Church History, Practical Theology with Religious Education, and Religious Studies. This comprehensive approach provides students with a deep understanding of Christianity's history, significance, and content.

Structure

The Bachelor's degree is the first professional qualification, with a standard period of study of six semesters. The program consists of various forms of courses, including seminars, lectures, and exercises, offered for individual modules. As a major subject, Christianity in Culture, History, and Education can be combined with almost all major subjects offered at the University of Jena, except for 'Basics of Christianity'.

Possible Structure of the Course

The program is structured over six semesters, with the following modules: 1st – 2nd semester:

• History and Theology of Christian Doctrine II (10 CP)
• History of Israel and Christian Origins (10 CP)
• Religion in Culture and Society I (10 CP)
• Theories of Religious Education and its Application (10 CP) 3rd – 4th semester:
• History and Theology of Christian Ethics II (10 CP)
• Literature of the Old Testament and the New Testament (10 CP)
• Theologies of the Old Testament and the New Testament (10 CP)
• Confessional Thinking in Protestant Traditions I (10 CP) 5th – 6th semester:
• Ecumenical Theory (10 CP)
• Theories of Church Practice (10 CP)
• Vocational module (internship, 10 CP)
• Bachelor's thesis (10 CP)

Why Study in Jena?

The University of Jena offers a unique environment for studying Christianity in Culture, History, and Education, with a research focus on Reformation heritage, excellent supervision, cooperation with related disciplines, quick internship placements, and opportunities for adventures abroad.

Areas of Employment for Graduates

Graduates can find employment in non-school education, charitable institutions, specialist editorial offices, libraries, museums, foundations, and cultural institutes.

Postgraduate Master's Programs

The University offers postgraduate master's programs, including Applied Ethics and Conflict Management and Christianity in Culture, History, and Education.

Admission Requirements

• University entrance qualification
• Language requirements: Very good command of German
• Further language skills: Latin proficiency (Latinum) and Greek proficiency (Graecum) or Latin proficiency and Hebrew proficiency (Hebraicum) plus knowledge of Greek.

What Are We Looking for in Prospective Students?

Prospective students should have basic knowledge of religious and ecclesiastical history, a keen interest in social affairs and church issues, general philological skills, and interest in foreign cultures, eras, languages, and reasoning.