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Protestant Theology in Religious Education-Teacher Training FIRST STATE EXAM REGULAR SCHOOLProtestant Theology in Religious Education for Secondary School Teaching (First State Exam)

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About the Program

Protestant Theology attempts to give an account of faith in God, its development in History and its significance for the present with reference to the biblically attested revelation in a methodically disciplined way. During your studies you will acquire fundamental knowledge of theological and religious education issues and methods. It includes an introduction to theology as well as courses in the subject areas of Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, History of Dogma and Theology, Religious Studies/History of Religion, Systematic Theology and Religious Education (theory/didactics). In Educational Science and Didactics modules, you will learn how to organise and accompany religious learning processes in the classroom.

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 Protestant Theology in Religious Education-Teacher Training FIRST STATE EXAM REGULAR SCHOOL at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

Is Protestant Theology in Religious Education-Teacher Training FIRST STATE EXAM REGULAR SCHOOL at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena 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 Protestant Theology in Religious Education-Teacher Training FIRST STATE EXAM REGULAR SCHOOL 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 Protestant Theology in Religious Education-Teacher Training FIRST STATE EXAM REGULAR SCHOOL at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena? ▼

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 Protestant Theology in Religious Education-Teacher Training FIRST STATE EXAM REGULAR SCHOOL? ▼

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 Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena — 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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