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Master of Education in Protestant Theology Master of Education in Protestant Theology

Location

Grabengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg,, Germany
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Subject Ranking

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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

3,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

A degree in Protestant theology is more than just preparation for the rectory or a teaching degree: Studying theology means discovering people, texts and ideas in the past and the present. Students learn to investigate Christian religions with the help of a unique variety of methods.


The Protestant Theology degree programme component of the Master of Education (profile ‘teaching degree Gymnasium’) provides students with comprehensive pedagogical skills in the area of theology and religion as an element of a holistic education, which also includes critical reflection upon and development of the students’ personal characteristics and attitudes toward religion in the context of the their future roles as Religion teachers.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

A degree in Protestant theology is more than just preparation for the rectory or a teaching degree: Studying theology means discovering people, texts and ideas in the past and the present. Students learn to investigate Christian religions with the help of a unique variety of methods.


The Protestant Theology degree programme component of the Master of Education (profile ‘teaching degree Gymnasium’) provides students with comprehensive pedagogical skills in the area of theology and religion as an element of a holistic education, which also includes critical reflection upon and development of the students’ personal characteristics and attitudes toward religion in the context of the their future roles as Religion teachers.

Admission Requirements

  • proof of the Bachelor's degree in two subjects relevant to teaching (50% Bachelor's degree each)
  • the proof that the study in the teaching profession-related Bachelor's degree programme, in addition to the two subject sciences, also includes parts of the respective subject didactics, educational sciences (at least 8 credit points) as well as practical school studies (internal applicants from the University of Heidelberg: BOP1; external applicants: Orientation internship (usually 3 weeks) includes
  •   proof of participation in the online self-assessment (OSA) of the HSE


31 Mar 2026
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