Protestant Theology Minor Subject (Academic), 30 CPs

Overview

Degree: Bachelor
Duration: 6 semesters
Course Start: Winter semester & summer semester
Restrictions: Without NC 1
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Contents of the subject Protestant Theology

Range of Topics
The Protestant Theology degree programme offers a broad thematic and methodological education that explores various aspects of religion. This encompasses not only biblical texts but also social, historical and philosophical issues, which enrichs the course of study and opens up a wide range of perspectives.

Interdisciplinary Approaches
Close integration with other disciplines such as the study of religion, the social sciences and history fosters a comprehensive engagement with religious topics. This interdisciplinary perspective enables students to understand complex interrelationships and to reflect on them critically.

Committed Teaching and Support
The academic and working atmosphere at Bielefeld University is characterised by committed teaching and a close relationship between lecturers and students. This personalised support fosters a vibrant culture of discussion and aids students’ individual development.

Strong networking
Theology at Bielefeld is characterised by strong networking and cooperation across disciplinary boundaries. These connections facilitate access to current research topics and support students in developing their own theological profile.
The degree programme opens up a wide range of career prospects in various fields, for example:

Adult education:
A career in adult education is also a possibility. Here, qualified professionals can run seminars and courses to teach adults about religious topics.

Cultural management and publishing: The qualifications also open the door to roles in cultural management or publishing, where graduates are responsible for the content of publications or events.

Social and diaconal professions: The programme opens up opportunities in social and diaconal professions, for example in working with disadvantaged groups or within the local church community.

Research and academia: An academic career in research and teaching at universities is also a possibility. Graduates can lead their own research projects and contribute to current theological debates.

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Course start

Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Minor Subject (Academic), 30 CPs Protestant Theology comprise 30 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.

Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Application deadline reminder

To the application portal

You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years