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Universität Erfurt
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Catholic Religion

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The major and minor subject in Catholic Religion provides scientific and didactic skills across theological subjects, enabling independent thinking and teaching abilities. Students acquire knowledge of the Bible's origin, contents, and present meaning, along with judgment, action, and mediation competence for Christian practice. The program also covers reflection on church history, basic statements of Christian faith, ethics, liturgy, and religious law. The standard period of study is six semesters, with an orientation phase in the first year covering theology from biblical, historical, practical, systematic and methodological perspectives, followed by a qualification phase in the second/third year covering Creator God and world, Ways and executions of faith, Church as mystery, and Jesus Christ and the Reign of God.
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The major and minor subject in Catholic Religion provides scientific and didactic skills across theological subjects, enabling independent thinking and teaching abilities. Students acquire knowledge of the Bible's origin, contents, and present meaning, along with judgment, action, and mediation competence for Christian practice. The program also covers reflection on church history, basic statements of Christian faith, ethics, liturgy, and religious law. The standard period of study is six semesters, with an orientation phase in the first year covering theology from biblical, historical, practical, systematic and methodological perspectives, followed by a qualification phase in the second/third year covering Creator God and world, Ways and executions of faith, Church as mystery, and Jesus Christ and the Reign of God.

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 higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Catholic Religion at Universität Erfurt

Is Catholic Religion at Universität Erfurt taught in German or English?

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

How much does the Catholic Religion 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 Catholic Religion at Universität Erfurt?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), 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 Catholic Religion?

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 Universität Erfurt — 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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