Title on graduation
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Standard course length
4 Semester
Language of delivery
German
Application period (beginner)
winter semester: 01.05 - 15.07.
Open admission
Type of study
Education subject as M.Ed., chooseable for the school types
The Study of Religion is an academic nondenominational discipline belonging to the canon of the humanities and cultural studies. Religions are considered as an integral part of culture. In the focus of the study of religion are different religious traditions and the historical and recent significance of these Religions in contexts of society and media.
Students should note that combinations of subjects vary according to the school category(elementary/secondary).
For inclusion in a master's degree is the completion of studies at the Bachelor's level requirement.
The subject-specific entry requirements are set out in the current Aufnahme-/Zulassungsordnung (admission regulations).
It also includes the different deadlines for the provision of evidence.
If proof of German language skills is required: Information on German language skills.
The programe deals with constructing theories for the study of religions and religious education, literature of religions, socialization and didactics, the european history of religion, empirical research on contemporary religion in society and culture and analyzing the media.
After completing their Referendariat period, graduates are qualified teachers in the following school subjects: