The course is currently in the accreditation process. The planned start date is the winter semester 2023/24.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree in Protestant Theology, Roman Catholic Theology, Old Catholic Theology, Religion Studies, Orthodox Theology or another related field.
Minimum standard period of study: 4 years.
Required ECTS crеdits: 240.
GPA Comment
Admission requires a university degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 240 ECTS credits, English language proficiency at CEFR level B2, and proof of completed language courses in Biblical Hebrew and New Testament Grееk.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
TOEFL and IELTS are also accepted. Alternatively, students who have acquired the university entrance qualification in English and/or completed a university degree in a program conducted at least partly in English are accepted. Sufficient knowledge of Hebrew and Greek to work on source texts in their original languages (completed language courses in Biblical Hebrew and New Testament).
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
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For Candidates with Previous Degree from
Winter Semester (Starting: October)
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Explanation regarding the application period
Application via the University of Bonn's own application portal. Foreign applicants who have not completed their university studies in Germany or another EU country must pass an aptitude test for university studies. Specific deadlines were not stated on the program page; standard public university deadlines have been applied and should be verified.
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
Application:
directly at university
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
During the application process, you will be asked to upload the following documents, in PDF format:
School leaving certificate.
Bachelor´s degree(s) and – if any – Master´s degree(s).
The transcript(s) of records.
Proof of completed language courses in Biblical Hebrew and New Testament Greek.
Proof of participation in courses focused on Biblical
source texts in Biblical Hebrew and New Testament Greek.
English language certificate (see language requirements).
CV.
Letter of motivation.
A course paper/essay from your previous studiеs.
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