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Master German + English Social Sciences

Caritaswissenschaft und EthikCaritas Studies and Ethics

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The Master Program Caritas Science and Ethics is research oriented and consecutive. Caritas Science does theological and interdisciplinary research in and reflects on theory and practice of Caritas and other organizations of public, free and private social welfare. Christian Social Ethics offers the framework of theories of justice for basic and situational questions of social ethics. The program serves the students to acquire of specific knowledge and competences in the fields of theology and related disciplines. Students acquire and improve caritas scientific and ethical competences (both individual and social ethics) as well as communicative skills. In addition, the interdisciplinarilly organized program offers knowledge and competences as to theory and practice of social work as well as law and management in the social field. It enables students to do research in this field empirically as well as conceptionally in this field on theological and interdisciplinary bases.
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The Master Program Caritas Science and Ethics is research oriented and consecutive. Caritas Science does theological and interdisciplinary research in and reflects on theory and practice of Caritas and other organizations of public, free and private social welfare. Christian Social Ethics offers the framework of theories of justice for basic and situational questions of social ethics. The program serves the students to acquire of specific knowledge and competences in the fields of theology and related disciplines. Students acquire and improve caritas scientific and ethical competences (both individual and social ethics) as well as communicative skills. In addition, the interdisciplinarilly organized program offers knowledge and competences as to theory and practice of social work as well as law and management in the social field. It enables students to do research in this field empirically as well as conceptionally in this field on theological and interdisciplinary bases.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Theology Ethics Caritas Science

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Caritaswissenschaft und Ethik at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau

Is Caritaswissenschaft und Ethik at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Caritaswissenschaft und Ethik programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Caritaswissenschaft und Ethik at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Caritaswissenschaft und Ethik?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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