Theology in Dialogue

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University Paderborn University
Degree Dual-subject Master's degree

Degree Master of Arts, M.A.
Study Type Second cycle
Mode of admission without admission restriction
Deadline for Beginning Students 01.06.2025 — 15.10.2025
Die Universität Paderborn bietet kurzentschlossenen Studieninteressierten für Studienmöglichkeiten ohne NC eine Nachfrist zur Bewerbung vom 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
Standard period of study (amount) 4 semesters
Study Mode (elucidation) full time
Location (main / branches campus) Paderborn
Admission semester summer and winter semester
Subject

Das Cultural Studies gehört zum Studienbereiche Cultural Studies der Fächergruppe Language and Cultural Studies.
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Cultural Studies

Das Religious Studies gehört zum Studienbereiche Theology, Religion der Fächergruppe Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Religious Studies

Das Theology gehört zum Studienbereiche Theology, Religion der Fächergruppe Humanities and Social Sciences.
Weitere Informationen zum Studienbereich Theology, Religion.
Weitere Informationen zur Fächergruppe Humanities and Social Sciences.
Theology

Field of study
- Target group Bachelor graduates whose degree must include the following skills: - theological or non-theological religious studies - basal hermeneutic skills in dealing with normative texts from religious traditions - knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental historical and systematic questions of theology. The determination of competences is made by the Examination Board.
- Main instruction language German
- Course Website
- Link to the programme in the Accreditation Council database
Access and Admission Requirements
- Mode of admission without admission restriction
- Admission semester summer and winter semester
- Degree that includes the following skills:
  
  - theological or non-theological religious studies
  - basal hermeneutic skills in dealing with normative texts from religious traditions
  - knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental historical and systematic questions of theology.
  
  Applicants must have a basic proficiency in at least one ancient language (Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic or Ancient Chinese).
  more information regarding admission requirements
- Completion of first university degree
  Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
  
  Minimum requirements for first university degree:
  - Minimum number of semesters: 6 semesters
  - Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters
  - Required ECTS credits: 180
  For this degree programme, you should have gained your first university qualification in one of the following subjects groups or areas of study:
  - Subject group: Humanities and Social Sciences, Language and Cultural Studies
  - Area of study: Cultural Studies, Theology, Religion
- Required language skills
- Required minimum language skills that must be proven by passing one or more of the following language tests:
  - . (Latein, Griechisch, Hebräisch, Arabisch oder Altchinesisch): Grundkenntnisse in mind. einer alten Sprache (Latein, Griechisch, Hebräisch, Arabisch oder Altchinesisch)
Programme Dates and Deadlines
- Sommersemester 2025
- - Lecture period
  - The deadline for the Summer Semester 2025 has expired
  - Deadlines for Germans and foreigners with German university entrance qualifications
    Beginning Students
    
    The deadline for the Summer Semester 2025 has expired
    
    Advanced Semester
    
    The deadline for the Summer Semester 2025 has expired
  - Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
    Bewerbungsfrist EU-Ausländer Informationen beim International Office
  - Deadlines for International Students from Countries that are not EU Members
    Bewerbungsfrist Nicht-EU-Ausländer Informationen beim International Office
- Wintersemester 2025/2026
- - Lecture period
  - 13.10.2025 — 06.02.2026
  - Deadlines for Germans and foreigners with German university entrance qualifications
    Beginning Students
    
    01.06.2025 — 15.10.2025
    Die Universität Paderborn bietet kurzentschlossenen Studieninteressierten für Studienmöglichkeiten ohne NC eine Nachfrist zur Bewerbung vom 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
    
    Advanced Semester
    
    01.06.2025 — 15.10.2025
    Die Universität Paderborn bietet kurzentschlossenen Studieninteressierten für Studienmöglichkeiten ohne NC eine Nachfrist zur Bewerbung vom 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
  - Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
    Bewerbungsfrist EU-Ausländer Informationen beim International Office
  - Deadlines for International Students from Countries that are not EU Members
    Bewerbungsfrist Nicht-EU-Ausländer Informationen beim International Office
Contact / contact person
- International Students and applicants are kindly requested to contact the International Office:
- International Office
- Street address Warburger Straße 100, 33098 Paderborn
- Phone 05251 60-1818
- Fax 05251 60-3537
- io-info(at)zv.upb.de
- Internetpage of the institution
- Zentrale Studienberatung
- Street address Warburger Straße 100, 33098 Paderborn
- Phone 05251 60-2007
- Fax 05251 60-3532
- zsb(at)upb.de
- Internetpage of the institution

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