{"id":4564,"date":"2018-08-17T15:19:32","date_gmt":"2018-08-17T13:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/bachelor-of-arts-theologie\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T11:16:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:16:17","slug":"bachelor-of-arts-theology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/en\/overview-of-our-study-programs\/theology\/bachelor-of-arts-theology\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Arts Theology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row el_class=\"fullwidth\"][vc_column]\n\t <div class=\"rev_slider_wrapper fullwidthbanner-container\">\n\t \t <div id=\"rev_slider_1776769170\" class=\"rev_slider fullwidthabanner \" data-version=\"5.4.5\" style=\"display:none\">\n\t\t <ul>\n\t\t \t[vc_customSlider ct_content_over=\"Become a pastor\" ct_image=\"3997\"]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Bachelor of Arts in <strong>Theology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_customSlider]\n\t\t <\/ul>\n\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<script>\n \t    \/* https:\/\/learn.jquery.com\/using-jquery-core\/document-ready\/ *\/\n \t    var wWidth = jQuery(window).width();\n\t\tif( \/Android|webOS|iPhone|iPad|iPod|BlackBerry|IEMobile|Opera Mini\/i.test(navigator.userAgent) ) {\n\t\t\tvar sliderType = \"carousel\";\n\t\t}\n\t    jQuery(document).ready(function() {\n\t\t\tfunction startSlider() {\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(\"#rev_slider_1776769170\").show().revolution({\n\t\t        \tsliderType: sliderType,\n\n\t\t        \t\/\/ responsive\n\t\t\t\t\tresponsiveLevels: [1240, 1024, 778, 480],\n\t\t        \tgridwidth:[1240, 1024, 778, 480],\n\t\t        \tgridheight:[400, 768, 960, 720],\n\t\t        \tvisibilityLevels:[1240, 1024, 1024, 480],\n\t\t            sliderLayout: \"fullwidth\",\n\t\t            spinner: \"spinner5\",\n\t\t            fullScreenOffset: \"80%\",\n\t\t            minHeight: \"700\",\n\t\t            navigation: {\n\t\t                arrows: {\n\t\t                    enable: false,\n\t\t                    style: \"zeus\",\n\t\t                    hide_onleave: true,\n\t\t                },\n\t\t                bullets: {\n                      enable: true,\n                      style: \"zeus\",\n                      hide_onleave: false,\n                      h_align: \"center\",\n                      v_align: \"bottom\",\n                      h_offset: 0,\n                      v_offset: 50,\n                      space: 10,\n                      tmp: \"<span class=\\\"tp-bullet-inner\\\"><\/span>\",\n\t\t                },\n\t\t                touch: {\n\t \t\t\t\t        touchenabled: \"on\",\n\t\t\t\t\t        swipe_threshold: 75,\n\t\t\t\t\t        swipe_min_touches: 1,\n\t\t\t\t\t        swipe_direction: \"horizontal\",\n\t\t\t\t\t        drag_block_vertical: true\n\n\t\t\t\t\t    }\n\t\t            }\n\t\t        });\n\t\t    }\n\n\t\t\tif (wWidth > 1500) {\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(\".rev-slidebg-img\").each(function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(this).attr(\"src\", jQuery(this).attr(\"data-full\"));\n\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\tif (wWidth <= 1500 && wWidth > 1000) {\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(\".rev-slidebg-img\").each(function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(this).attr(\"src\", jQuery(this).attr(\"data-large\"));\n\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\tif (wWidth <= 1000 && wWidth > 500) {\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(\".rev-slidebg-img\").each(function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(this).attr(\"src\", jQuery(this).attr(\"data-large\"));\n\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\tstartSlider();\n\n      \/\/ Einblenden der Bullet Points, wenn mehr als ein Bild ist\n      setTimeout(function() {\n        if (jQuery(\".tp-bullets .tp-bullet\").length > 1) {\n          jQuery(\".tp-bullets\").fadeIn(500);\n        }\n      }, 1500);\n\n\n\t    });\n\t\t\/\/ Positionierung Text-Layer\n\t\tjQuery(window).load(function() {\n\t\t\tjQuery(\".tp-mask-wrap\").each(function() {\n\t\t\t\tjQuery(this).parent().css(\"bottom\", jQuery(this).height() + \"px\");\n\t\t\t});\n\t\t});\n\t<\/script>\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=\"move_top\"][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Bachelor of Arts in <strong>&shy;Theology&shy;<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>The B.A. in Theology program is aimed at anyone who wants to work with people on a theological-Christian basis in order to be able to accompany people on their individual paths of life and to give competent support to groups and local churches. In addition to personal maturity, this requires specialist and methodological knowledge, which the program aims to impart. This is achieved through contact with the ancient languages, an introduction to exegetical methods, systematic, historical and practical-theological studies, practical training alongside the program, and communal life on campus.<\/p>\n<p>The program may also be of interest to anyone who wants to take a basic course of study in the field of theology, whether for reasons of personal interest or in order to pursue continuing studies in another program. The bachelor's degree is a university degree and may be added to the holder's name. At the same time, it is also a first professional qualification which, in some organizations, allows the holder to become a pastoral assistant or deacon, and in some countries, a pastor (or a pastoral assistant).<\/p>\n<p>The successful completion of the B.A. in Theology program is one of the requirements for working as a pastor in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The bachelor's degree is usually followed by the M.A. in Theology program, which must be successfully completed in order to become a pastor in Germany.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_customButtonbox ct_pagelink=\"Application #6131\" ct_bgcolor=\"bg_purple\" ct_button=\"apply now\" ct_link=\"|||\"]<\/p>\n<h4>Application period<\/h4>\n<p>Admissions are only possible for winter terms<br \/>\nMarch 1 to August 31<\/p>\n<p>Applicants who need a visa<br \/>\nNovember 15 to March 15<\/p>\n<h4>Beginning of the program<\/h4>\n<p>Winter semester<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 \">\n<h4><strong class=\"semibold\">Length of the program<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>3 years \/ 6 semesters<br \/>\n+ 2 semesters to learn the biblical languages<\/p>\n<h4>Study option<\/h4>\n<p>Full-time studies<\/p>\n<h4>Degree<\/h4>\n<p>Bachelor of Arts in Theology<br \/>\n(180 credits)<\/p>\n<h4>Language<\/h4>\n<p>German<\/p>\n<h4>Tuition<\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/Neu_Finanzbulletin2026-27_EN-1.pdf\">Financial Bulletin<\/a>[\/vc_customButtonbox][vc_single_image image=\"36041\" img_size=\"150x150\" alignment=\"center\" onclick=\"custom_link\" img_link_target=\"_blank\" link=\"https:\/\/antrag.akkreditierungsrat.de\/akkrstudiengaenge\/55825e30-ef95-bb3d-5d9a-8d583e6db71b\/\"][vc_customQuote ct_image=\"47801\" ct_bgcolor=\"bg_lightpurple\"]In every course I discover a new facet of the Gospel \u2014 the life-changing good news of God\u2019s active love. Friedensau also offers ample opportunities to get involved in a wide variety of areas and to grow through them. That is why I am grateful for the opportunity to study theology here.\u201d \u2013 Theresa Peters[\/vc_customQuote][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=\"bg_gray\"][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>&shy;Content&shy;<\/strong> and <strong>&shy;Structure&shy;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4>Content<\/h4>\n<p>The content of the program covers the entire field of theology and is divided into the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Biblical Languages (Hebrew, Greek, and Latin)<\/li>\n<li>Old Testament (from the story of Israel to the theology of the prophets)<\/li>\n<li>New Testament (from the life of Jesus to the theology of the early church)<\/li>\n<li>Systematic Theology (from the foundations of Christian doctrine to its justification for today)<\/li>\n<li>Historical Theology (from the origins of the church to its present-day development)<\/li>\n<li>Practical Theology (from preaching to pastoral care)<\/li>\n<li>Mission and Church Development (from leading a church to understanding the world)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Structure<\/h4>\n<p>The normal program length is 6 semesters. It may be extended by up to 2 semesters upon application.<\/p>\n<p>The program has a modular structure. A module consists of several courses, which are grouped in a thematic block. The modules generally take one semester or one year of study.<\/p>\n<p>Passing all individual courses of a module is the requirement for the completion of a module. The overall module grade is the arithmetic mean of the individual course grades. For each module completed, a set number of credits is given in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The credits are recognized throughout Europe and therefore transferable. Thus, transferring to a study program abroad should be easy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_customButtonbox ct_bgcolor=\"bg_white\" ct_header=\"Academic Information\"]<a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/Modulhandbuch_BA_Theologie_2023-01-31.pdf\"><strong>Module Handbook B.A. Theology 2022<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Effective from October 1, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/Modulhandbuch-BA-Theol-2023-10-01.pdf\"><strong>Module Handbook B.A. Theology 2023<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Effective from October 1, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/spez_StudO_BA_Theologie_2023-01-31.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Program-Specific Study Regulations B.A. Theology<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Effective from October 1, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pdf\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thh-friedensau.de\/content\/uploads\/ThHF-RStudPO-2023-10-01_EN.pdf\"><strong>General Study and Examination Regulations<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Effective from October 1, 2023<\/em>[\/vc_customButtonbox][vc_customSingleimage ct_image=\"2854\" ct_link=\"url:http%3A%2F%2Fberufen.me%2F||target:%20_blank|\"][\/vc_customSingleimage][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=\"content_end\" el_id=\"requirements\"][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Admission<strong>&shy; requirements&shy;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For German applicants, the prerequisite for the program is the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur). Particularly competent working applicants who do not have a higher education entrance qualification, but whose talents, personality, and educational background make them possible candidates, may demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills required for the study of a particular subject by successfully passing a test to assess their suitability for study (assessment test).<\/p>\n<p>Foreign applicants whose secondary school qualification is equivalent to the German Abitur can generally expect to be admitted to study at our university. Applicants from countries whose secondary school qualification is below the level of the German Abitur must either have studied successfully in their home country for one or two years (depending on the country), or must complete a preparatory course at a college of further education in Germany. Foreign applicants must be able to demonstrate good knowledge of German, e.g. by successfully passing a test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF examination) with at least 2x TDN 4 and 2x TDN 3.<\/p>\n<p>The Admissions Office may provide you with more detailed information.[\/vc_column_text][vc_customSinglebutton ct_pagelink=\"Tuition and Financing #5873\" ct_button=\"Overview of all grants\" ct_anker=\"#stip_theologie\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_customButtonbox ct_imagepos=\"image_top\" ct_bgcolor=\"bg_gray\" ct_staff=\"Dr. phil. Kerstin Maiwald #4950\" ct_staffimage=\"1\" ct_header=\"Any questions?\" ct_button=\"Contact Form\" ct_staff_function=\"Program Director B.A. Theology\" ct_anker=\"#contact\"]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>on program<\/li>\n<li>on application<\/li>\n<li>on finances<\/li>\n<li>or in general<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>I would like to answer your questions!<\/strong>[\/vc_customButtonbox][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=\"bg_gray,space_none\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>&shy;Application for admission&shy;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The complete application documents must be sent online within the application deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>Applications for admission are reviewed by 2 admissions committees: the Academic Admissions Committee and the Finance Committee. The admission decision is made taking into account the available study places and the clarified study financing. The applicant will be notified of the acceptance for the study programme in writing by e-mail within one week after the meeting of the Admissions Commission\/Finance Commission.<\/li>\n<li>After receiving the admission decision, applicants must transfer the downpayment and the deposit to the university within 2-3 weeks, EU citizens by 31 August at the latest.<\/li>\n<li>After receipt of the payment, the Admissions Office will send applicants the admission certificate as well as information for the start of studies and travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The easiest way to Friedensau is our <a href=\"https:\/\/campusnet.thh-friedensau.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online application<\/a> - simply create a user account and start the online application.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2><strong>&shy;Letter of admission&shy;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The application for admission will be processed by the Admissions Office. The decision on admission will be made under consideration of the admission capacity, the level of qualification, and the clarified student financing. If all necessary prerequisites are fulfilled, the applicant will receive a notice of admission. The letter of admission for foreign applicants will only be sent once the deposit has been paid.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=\"bg_purple,content_stretch\"][vc_column][vc_customImageGallery ct_images=\"6,15,692\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=\"fullwidth,space_none\"][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Your<strong>&shy; lecturers&shy;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The following professors and lecturers are working in the B.A. Theology program:[\/vc_column_text][vc_customFirstarticle ct_placeholder=\"Mitarbeiter\/innen-\u00dcbersicht\" ct_staffcat=\"FB Theologie\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=\"bg_gray\" el_id=\"contact\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>&shy;Get in contact!&shy;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_customForm ct_form=\"Contactform homepage (ID #4443) #4443\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;fullwidth&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;move_top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Bachelor of Arts in &shy;Theology&shy; The B.A. in Theology program is aimed at anyone who wants to work with people on a theological-Christian basis in order to be able to accompany people on their individual paths of life and to give competent support to groups and local churches. 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