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Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
Master German Social Sciences

Old Catholic and Ecumenical Theology MAOld Catholic and Ecumenical Theology

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

Open to students of all religions, the Old Catholic and Ecumenical Theology degree program offers in-depth insights to Old Catholic theology, relating it to ecumenical theological and interreligious questions. Accordingly, lecturers from Old Catholic, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican theology offer courses at the Department of Old Catholic Studies, which is the only university department of its kind in Germany. The degree program is complemented by courses on the Jewish-Christian and Muslim-Christian dialogue. A central aspect of this degree program is its practical approach, with contract lecturers working in ecclesiastical and extra-ecclesiastical professions. As an inherent part of the curriculum, the International Old Catholic Theological Conference, which is often held as a joint Anglican and Old Catholic theological conference, is a great opportunity for students to network with theologians from Germany, the United Kingdom, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Poland and the Czech Republic. Possible lines of work: Priest of the German Old Catholic Church (practical training required after master's degree), speaker in ecumenical and (inter)religious fields, academia (research management, teaching/research at universities, research institutions, etc.), journalism (editing at news agencies, radio, television, etc.), book sector (archives, libraries, publishers).

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

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

Theology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Old Catholic and Ecumenical Theology MA at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

Is Old Catholic and Ecumenical Theology MA at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn taught in German or English? ▼

This Master 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 Old Catholic and Ecumenical Theology MA 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 Old Catholic and Ecumenical Theology MA at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn? ▼

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 Old Catholic and Ecumenical Theology MA? ▼

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 Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn — 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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