Religious Studies (undergraduate)

The undergraduate degree course in Religious Studies provides basic scientific knowledge of the history and present of various religions and cultures and leads to a first professional university degree.

The course is partly offered in the form of combined bachelor's degree courses and distance learning courses.

Modules (examples):

• Introduction to Islamic doctrine and Islamic norms
• Major celebrations of Christianity - anthropological/sacramental
• Hermeneutics of contemporary religious cultures
• Church in secular society
• Politics and theology
• Religious history of Asia
• Religious history in modern times - Europe, America and West Asia
• Religious history of pre-modern religions - Europe and West Asia
• Theology of Christian lifestyles and vocations
• Theories and methods of religious studies
• Religion, ethics and theology of religions
• Religion and society
• Spirituality today and tomorrow
• Non-Islamic religions/dialogue of religions

Practical study content:

• If applicable, internships, practical modules (e.g. in cultural or church institutions)