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Ethik LehramtEthics Teacher Training

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Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg Location: Halle

About the Program

Ethics for teaching at Gymnasiums (high schools). Students acquire the scientific, didactic, and practical prerequisites for teaching Ethics. The program includes in-depth knowledge of disciplines, history, and fundamental problems of theoretical and practical philosophy. Students develop independent critical reflection and judgment skills on questions of theoretical and practical philosophy, using appropriate professional knowledge and methods such as concept and argument analysis, logical formalization, hermeneutic procedures, and real-world reference phenomena. The program enables students to develop independent arguments in ethics with appropriate consideration of philosophical-historical knowledge. Students also gain basic knowledge of historical, legal, moral, and curricular frameworks of ethics education, paradigmatic didactic approaches, domain-specific competence models, subject-specific teaching methods, and approaches to children's philosophy with their typical topics and methods.
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Ethics for teaching at Gymnasiums (high schools). Students acquire the scientific, didactic, and practical prerequisites for teaching Ethics. The program includes in-depth knowledge of disciplines, history, and fundamental problems of theoretical and practical philosophy. Students develop independent critical reflection and judgment skills on questions of theoretical and practical philosophy, using appropriate professional knowledge and methods such as concept and argument analysis, logical formalization, hermeneutic procedures, and real-world reference phenomena. The program enables students to develop independent arguments in ethics with appropriate consideration of philosophical-historical knowledge. Students also gain basic knowledge of historical, legal, moral, and curricular frameworks of ethics education, paradigmatic didactic approaches, domain-specific competence models, subject-specific teaching methods, and approaches to children's philosophy with their typical topics and methods.

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How do I apply to Ethik Lehramt at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Ethik Lehramt at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

Is Ethik Lehramt at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg taught in German or English? ▼

This Other 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 Ethik Lehramt 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 Ethik Lehramt at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg? ▼

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 Ethik Lehramt? ▼

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 Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg — 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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