Protestant Religion - Vocational Teacher Education
Bachelor of Vocational Education + Master of Vocational Education
Students studying towards a degree in Vocational Teacher Education will first study the six-semester-long degree program Bachelor of Vocational Education. You are required to combine a vocational specialization with a general education subject. Subsequently, you have to take the four-semester-long degree program Master of Vocational Education in the same subjects, for which you must (re)apply. The Master of Education degree is a prerequisite for admission to the period of school-based training called the Referendariat.
The history and present of Christianity are the focus of theology. Protestant theology places particular emphasis on the Reformation and the theology of the Reformers, as well as on the theology developed in modern times on the basis of the Reformation and on the history of the churches of the Reformation. In general, the subject of theology is divided into biblical theology (Old Testament and New Testament), historical theology (church history), systematic theology (dogmatics and ethics) and practical theology (religious education, preaching, pastoral care).
Facts
Standard period of study:
Bachelor: 6 semesters
Master: 4 semesters
Language of instruction:
German
Admission
Bachelor: admission-free
Master: admission-free
Start of studies:
Winter semester
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) depending on the professional specialization
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The history and present of Christianity are the focus of theology. Protestant theology places particular emphasis on the Reformation and the theology of the Reformers, as well as on the theology developed in modern times on the basis of the Reformation and on the history of the churches of the Reformation. In general, the study of theology is divided into Biblical Theology (Old Testament and New Testament), Historical Theology (church history), Systematic Theology (dogmatics and ethics) and Practical Theology (religious education, preaching, pastoral care).
The study of foreign religions (Judaism, Islam), the cooperation with Catholic theology and the examination of religious education and didactic issues are emphasized at Osnabrück University.
A course of study in Vocational Teacher Education is divided into several stages. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Education, you are required to take a Master in Vocational Education, for which you have to (re)apply. The Master of Education degree is a prerequisite for admission to the period of school-based training called the Referendariat.
You are required to combine a vocational specialization with a general education subject. Information about possible combinations, the content of the program and general program schedules can be accessed at Vocational Teacher Education.
Exemplary Master's study plan:
| 1st semester (WS) | FDM | FDM | MM II S | MM II VL |
| 2nd semester (SS) | MM I S | MM I VL | WB | WB |
| 3rd semester | KKLV/KTLV | LV RW | WB | LV IT |
| 4th semester | (KMA) | MAS | (MA) | (MA) |
Key: LV = course, WB = elective area, MA = Master's thesis, VL = lecture, PS = proseminar, S = seminar, IT = Islamic theology, MM = Master's module, KKLV = confessional-cooperative course, KTLV = Catholic theology course, MAS = Master's final seminar, KMA = colloquium for Master's thesis, FDM = subject didactics module, RW = religious studies
General information about university admissions may be accessed at Admission Requirements. Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency.
Bachelor of Vocational Education
The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. The term “first degree qualification” refers to a period of study that culminates in a student’s first professionally-relevant university degree (Bachelor’s degree or First Legal State Examination). Information about the conditions that apply for people seeking to embark on an undergraduate degree without the higher education entrance qualification may be found at Studying without Abitur.
This program is not subject to admission restrictions.
Master of Education
To apply for the Master's degree program Vocational Teacher Education, you must have a qualified Bachelor's degree in Vocational Education. Further information can be found in the admission regulations for the Master's degree course.
This subject is free of admission.
All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.
Bachelor of Education and Teaching
German and international applicants with German certification can enroll directly for this subject that does not have admission restrictions. You can find all information on enrollment and the enrollment deadline for the desired semester under Bachelor's degree programs (two subjects) - open admission.
Important: If one of the subjects in your chosen subject combination has admission restrictions and you are therefore obliged to submit an application for it, you must also enroll for the subject that does not have admission restrictions within the Application Deadline for the subject that does have admission restrictions!
Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for Applicants with Non-German Certification!
Master of Education
German and international applicants can find all information about the application and the application deadline for the desired semester under Master's degree programs (two subjects).
The examination regulations do not prescribe an obligatory period of study abroad. However, a number of Options for Studying Abroad are available to you within a range of exchange programs. The International Office will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
Our Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.
Each department’s Departmental Study Counselling Service will answer any questions you might have about the content of individual programs.
This degree program has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.