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Catholic Theology at the University of Kassel

Welcome!

We are delighted that you are interested and hope that we can offer you an initial orientation and an insight into our institute.
The University of Kassel offers teacher training courses in Catholic Religion for elementary school (L1), secondary schools (L2), grammar schools (L3), vocational schools (L4 only as Bachelor's and Master's degree courses) and - since the winter semester 2024/25 - for special needs education with a focus on inclusion (L5).
It is also possible to study Catholic Theology as a minor subject as part of a combined Bachelor's degree.

The study of Catholic theology has a four-pillar structure: Biblical studies, systematic studies, religious education and church history.


Lectures, seminars, block seminars at weekends and project work are offered. Cooperation with the Protestant Institute and other disciplines at the university is organized in a variety of ways. In addition, L3 students can acquire basic language skills in Greek, Latin and Hebrew.


Due to the rather small group sizes, the working atmosphere in the Institute's courses is dialogical and competence-oriented and leaves room for students' suggestions and concerns.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Student Advisory Service, the student representatives, the secretary's office or the staff at the institute.


Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to welcoming you to our events soon.

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The following knowledge is required for the teaching profession at grammar schools (L3) in the Catholic Theology degree program:


  • Knowledge of Greek
    (An inter-institutional language course of 6 SWS is offered, which Catholic theology students only have to take for 1 semester).
  • Knowledge of Latin
    (The minor Latinum is recognized, otherwise a Latin course is offered by the department).
  • In addition, L3 students acquire knowledge of Hebrew during their studies as part of module M5.

Language skills acquired elsewhere can be recognized on a case-by-case basis.