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Diploma Programme Catholic Theology

Faculty	Faculty of Catholic Theology
Duration / ECTS-Credits	10 semesters / 300 ECTS-Credits
Academic Degree	Magistra/Magister der Theologie (Mag.theol.)
ISCED-F	0221 Religion and Theology
Mode of Study	Full-Time
Study Code	UC 011
Curriculum	Information on the Curriculum (2021W)*
Language of Instruction	German
Admission Requirements	Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent and Language Certificates
Supplemental Examination	Supplemental examination in Latin is required before completion of the first diploma examination if this subject was not completed satisfactorily with at least 10 credit hours at a higher-level secondary school. Supplemental examination in Greek is required before completion of the first diploma examination if this subject was not completed satisfactorily with at least 10 credit hours at a higher-level secondary school ("Oberstufe") after the eigth grade.
PODCAST	http://streaming.uibk.ac.at/medien/c102/c1021067/Podcasts/Studienpodcasts /KathFachtheologie.mp3
Application	Apply ONLINE

* Information on the Curriculum (2021W)

The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.

In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
  available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
  Section: Current Curriculum version.

University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)

Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)

(1) Within the scope of the Studies and Orientation Stage, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:

1. SL Introduction to the Faith of the Church (CM 1 lit. a, 2 h, 3 ECTS-Credits),
2. SL Introduction to Scientific Working (CM 1 lit. b, 1 h, 2 ECTS-Credits),
3. VO General Sacramental Theology (CM 1 lit. c, 1 ., 2.5 ECTS-Credits),
4. VO Critical Thinking (CM 2 lit. a, 1 h, 1.5 ECTS-Credits).

(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage entitles to passing all further courses and examinations.

(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage courses amounting to 21 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.

General Information

Recommended Course Sequence

First Part of Studies:

First Semester »

Second Semester »

Third Semester »

Fourth Semester »

Fifth Semester »

Sixth Semester »

Second Part of Studies:

Seventh Semester »

Eight Semester »

Ninth Semester »

Tenth Semester »

 

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Qualification Profile and Skills

The Diploma Programme in Catholic Theology offers comprehensive and specialised theological education conveying the most important theological issues, their approaches in the past and present and relevance for contemporary church and society. The main content of the programme is to impart advanced knowledge in selected fields of philosophy, in particular the core subjects of biblical, systematic and practical theology.

A special feature of the study programme is to give students an understanding of a majority of methodological approaches to the reality of God, man, and world. The School of Catholic Theology of the University of Innsbruck traditionally focuses on systematic-theological subjects. In additon to highly specialised knowledge, graduates acquire methodological skills in order to independently integrate and innovatively develop new issues. They possess a critical awareness which enables scientifically responsible dealing with faith and religion in public. The study programme promotes interdisciplinary skills and social communicative comptences of the students and qualifies them to recognize and transfer the unity of faith in its diversity of cultural expansion in new and/or unfamiliar contexts.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Graduates are able to elaborate and implement theological issues and to manage relevant sources and literature. They are qualified to evaluate the ecclesiastical and social reality from the view of Christian faith and to reflect faith in the context of social reality. An integration of theological knowledge into their own personalities is to be achieved.

Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities

The Diploma Programme in Catholic Theology prepares for the following activities:

• academic theology;
• all professions in connection with the ordination of priests;
• other executive positions in pastoral care;
• qualified occupations and leadership in the church;
• social public activities which require special competence in ideology and orientation issues.

By choosing the relevant elective module, students aquire the additional qualification of teaching religion in compulsory schools.

Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck

• Master's Programme Philosophy of Religion
• Doctoral Programme Catholic Theology

Minor

As part of the Diploma Programme, a Minor of 30 ECTS-Credits can be completed.

More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/

Supplementary Programme Programme

Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/

Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading

Examination regulations

The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.

Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »

Information about the Programme (in German only)

Defensio dates
Winter semester 2022/2023:
Di, 4 October 2022 (deadline for registration Di, 20 September 2022)
Di, 25 October 2022 (deadline for registration Di, 11 October 2022)
Di, 24 January 2023 (deadline for registration Di, 10 January 2023)

Summer semester 2023:
Di, 7 March 2023 (deadline for registration Di, 21 February 2023)
Di, 28 March 2023 (deadline for registration Di, 14 March 2023)
Di, 27 June 2023 (deadline for registration Di, 13 June 2023)

Winter semester 2023/2024:
Di, 3 October 2023 (deadline for registration Di, 12 September 2023)
Di, 24 October 2023 (deadline for registration Di, 03 October 2023)
Di, 30 January 2024 (deadline for registration Di, 09 January 2024)

Summer semester 2024:
Di, 5 March 2024 (deadline for registration Di, 13 February 2024)
Di, 19 March 2024 (deadline for registration Di, 27 February 2024)
Di, 25 June 2024 (deadline for registration Di, 04 June 2024)

• Guidelines for electronic submission and publication of academic theses and Instruction 

Forms (in German only)

• Examination Records (First Diploma Examination)
  
• Examination Records (Second Diploma Examination)
  
• Application for the Diploma Thesis
• Assessment of the compulsory module: Preparation of the Diploma Thesis
• Recognition of exams AND Supplementary Sheet
• Cover Sheet for the Diploma Thesis
• Declaration of Academic Honesty
• Submission of the Diploma Thesis
• To block the Diploma Thesis
• Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination

Contact and Information

Examination Office
Standort Universitätsstraße 15

Dean of Studies
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Liborius Olaf Lumma

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