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Universität Osnabrück
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Catholic Religion - Primary Teacher Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

Catholic theology is the science of the Christian faith. At the heart of the course is the argumentative examination of the phenomena of religion and faith, the biblically guaranteed Judeo-Christian tradition, the history of Christianity and Christian practice in society, church and school as well as interreligious issues. Students acquire biblical-historical, systematic-theological and practical-theological skills. Research focuses on Jewish-Christian dialogue, biblical hermeneutics, ecumenical theology, bioethics, religious socialization, upbringing and education, religious development in the second half of life and selected fields of religious didactics.

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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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Catholic Religion - Primary Teacher Education at Universität Osnabrück

Is Catholic Religion - Primary Teacher Education at Universität Osnabrück 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 - Primary Teacher Education 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 - Primary Teacher Education at Universität Osnabrück? ▼

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 - Primary Teacher Education? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Osnabrück — 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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