Do you like to participate in discussions? Do you enjoy diving into philosophical questions and take an interest in linguistics and literature? Do you enjoy discussing historical issues as well as pedagogical, ecclesiastical, or journalistic work?

Then Protestant Theology is the perfect subject for you!

You must be able to read and understand specialized academic literature in English in order to pursue your studies. However, you will not be required to provide separate proof of your language skills.

For a minor in Protestant Theology, you will also need a higher proficiency in Latin and Greek (proof through the German university entrance qualification (Abitur) or an additional assessment test). Alternatively, you can acquire these languages by passing a separate one-semester course: “Latin for Beginners” (4 semester hours per week) or ”Ancient Greek for Beginners” (4 semester hours per week).

You will study this subject as part of a two-subject bachelor’s degree program. The degree program always consists of an academic major and minor, which can be combined according to your interests or professional goals.

If you choose the subject as a minor, you will generally complete only a portion of the modules and classes taught to students of the major subject. As a result, you will focus on a selection from the content listed below.

Protestant Theology can only be taken as a minor.

A minor in Protestant Theology makes a great addition to all humanities, culture, and social studies majors. Regardless of your own personal religious convictions, you will gain a basic understanding of the diverse manifestations of the Christian religion throughout history and in the present.

Program structure

Six modules provide sound insight into the different forms Christianity has taken over the course of its history and in modern times.

In addition to fundamental knowledge of Ancient Greek and Latin, after introductory courses in this degree program, you will receive a solid overview of the following:

• Religious Education/Intercultural Theology and Judaic Studies
• Old and New Testament
• Ecclesiastical History
• Systematic Theology (ethics, dogmatics, fundamental theology)
• Practical Theology

Although the modular structure of the degree program provides you with a framework, you can choose your own specializations within this frame. The teaching staff of the Faculty of Protestant Theology offers a variety of different courses to choose from each semester according to your interests and required modules.

Stay abroad

Would you like to live abroad for a semester or a year? Do you want to learn another language and get to know a new culture? Or gain a different perspective on your particular subject? A stay abroad provides you with the perfect opportunity to achieve this and is possible with every degree program – either self-organized or by taking advantage of one of the popular exchange programs. This is made possible by various cooperation agreements and partnerships with foreign universities.

For more information on this topic, please visit our websites on studying abroad. Visit our student exchange platform for an overview of cooperating universities in your field.

This program of study does not require you to spend time abroad, but you nevertheless have the opportunity to do so.

Internships

This program of study does not include a mandatory internship. However, voluntary internships are a great way to gain insight into a professional field.

An internship allows you to discover whether everyday life in a particular occupation suits your career expectations and interests. You can gain qualifications for a professional field and acquire important professional and personal skills to start a career. An internship helps you both shape your career path, and mold the remainder of your course sequence – in particular by selecting specializations that suit your practical experience.

You can find further information and relevant internships on the Career Service website.

Your professional development depends heavily on your choice of major. In principle, a degree in Protestant Theology will enable you to work in schools, churches, or in public relations, e.g. in journalism.

In addition to such traditional career fields, the course provides you with a wide range of professional opportunities that you can discover during your studies – both in professions related to your field of study and in general fields:

• Research
• Politics and social affairs
• Public service and administration
• Media, journalism, and advertising
• Education and culture
• Publishing
• Economics

Not sure what to do after graduation? Don’t worry!

A university degree generally does not prepare you for a single profession but qualifies you for a wide range of career paths – for example, in research, in a typical profession related to your field of study, or in one of many other academic fields.

This is why career orientation is also part of your studies. Gaining practical experience is key, and you can do so through internships, working student positions, part-time jobs or voluntary work, for example.

JGU’s Career Service will support you throughout the entire process with information, advice, workshops and numerous events – from career orientation and working on your profile and skills to finding your dream job and successfully applying for it.