Catholic Theology, Master of Education

  • What are the principles the Christian faith is built upon?
  • How were biblical texts created and what role do they play in the context of church, society and theology?
  • Which are the crucial dates pertaining to events of church and dogma history?
  • How is Revelation to be regarded in the light of reason?
  • Which are the requirements, chances and limits of religious learning in the family, school and community?

What I enjoy most is studying the different courses in groups.

Tamara Gerken

What made you choose this degree programme?

I knew which career path I wanted to take and found this subject particularly interesting, especially in the final exams.

In which respect have or haven’t your expectations been fulfilled?

Extensive knowledge in all subject areas, which is very well taught. I didn't expect to be such a nice small group, which makes studying much more enjoyable.

Which aspect of your degree programme do you enjoy most?

Studying the different courses in groups and the close contact with the chairs. You are not a number, but a valued person.

What has been your biggest challenge to date?

The final module exams, but they are manageable with good conversations and studying.

What would you like to become after completing your degree?

I would like to go into teaching with this subject and teach it to pupils later on.

Which advice would you like to give to students who consider enrolling in this degree programme?

Always be open to all opinions. It's not just about faith and God, but also about discussing and finding out about complications with faith.

Profile

Degree
Master of Education
Start
Winter- and summer semester
Duration
4 semesters
Classroom language
German
Admission
Not restricted, application at the faculty required
Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Application information for international applicants

Application information for international applicants

What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it prepares students for workplace realities in schools through a combination of integrated subject-related and didactic elements.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • Pedagogy of Religion and Didactic Methodology
  • Biblical Theology
  • Historical Theology
  • Systematic Theology
  • Applied Theology
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
has: basic theological knowledge (subjects and methods of various theological disciplines)
enjoys: the correlation between didactic methods and discipline-related subject matters as well as teaching religious subjects in schools
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
  • Catholic Theology
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • mainly as religious education teachers
  • possibly in research and academia at universities
  • possibly in adult education
  • possibly in church organisations
And else?
An internship ...

is mandatory. It is done during the degree course.
Duration: 1 semester

Studying abroad ... is recommended.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Building, Room: GA 7/41

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-24709

E-mail: vito.vassersantosbatista@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft: Katholische Theologie

Building, Room: GA 6/40

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-22255

E-mail: fr-kath@rub.de

Website Fachschaft

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