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Theology in Dialogue Paderborn University

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Paderborn

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Religious Studies
  • Theology
  • Cultural Studies

Target group

Bachelor graduates whose degree must include the following skills:

- theological or non-theological religious studies
- basal hermeneutic skills in dealing with normative texts from religious traditions
- knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental historical and systematic questions of theology.

The determination of competences is made by the Examination Board.

Annotation

The social challenges of our time demonstrate how important not only the dialogue between religions is, but also the dialogue between religions and other disciplines and worldviews. The Master’s degree programme therefore offers students the opportunity to choose a Jewish, Christian, Islamic or Buddhist focus area. In interreligious and intercultural dialogue, students discover and reflect on the similarities and differences between religions. We do not see the differences as obstacles to dialogue, but as a driving force for mutual understanding.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Degree that includes the following skills:
- Knowledge of theological or non-theological religion-related studies
- Basal hermeneutic skills in dealing with normative texts from religious traditions
- Knowledge of the fundamental historical and systematic issues in theology

Applicants must have a basic proficiency in at least one ancient language (Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic or Ancient Chinese).

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
  • Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.03. - 15.04.2026.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application, starting on 22.03. - 15.04.2026.

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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