Master Theology for a World in Transformation
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What is the aim of the Master’s degree programme?
The 21st century is characterized by profound processes of transformation: ecological crises, political conflicts, technological innovations, and more, which are raising fundamental questions of orientation in an increasingly globalized world marked by (religious) pluralism. This is happening at both the personal and the societal levels.
The Church and theology are part of these transformation processes. At the same time theology offers the potential to deal responsibly with transformation processes and the challenges that accompany them.
The new master’s degree programme address this challenge in two ways:
On the one hand, the outlined horizon becomes the starting point to get to know Catholic theology in interdisciplinary discourse as a discipline that is relevant to the present context and is itself undergoing change.
On the other hand, the transforming world also forms the goal of the program: Catholic theology is explored as a (self-) critical science that, based on its self-image, influences social discourse and can contribute to the humane shaping of society and the world.
Information about the degree programme
- Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) with 120 ECTS
- Duration: 4 semesters
- Obligatory courses are taught entirely in English with a thesis to conclude the programme
- Possibility to participate in German courses
- All exams and thesis work are in English
- B.A. with basic theological knowledge is required and English language skills (B2) must be demonstrated
Why you should study our programme?
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Academic and examination regulations
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FAQs
Non-native speakers must provide proof of English language skills:
- at least level B2 of the ‘Common European Framework of Reference for Languages’ (CEFR)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 72 points (internet-based TOEFL test) OR
- International English Language Test System (IELTS) with a score of 6.0 or better OR
- Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) OR
- at least a lower-second grade in English (Note 3 (German "Hochschulzugangsberechtigung") corresponding to at least 7 out of 15 points) in a German higher education entrance qualification (HZB) or a foreign HZB with proven knowledge of the English language
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Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
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Contact
Do you have general questions about the Master’s degree programme Theology for a World in Transformation?
Or do you need help preparing for your studies in Würzburg? For all the information about studying, applying and enrolling please send an e-mail to:
theologie-master@uni-wuerzburg.de (e-mail-address in progress)
