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Key learning outcomes
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The aim of the bachelor's degree in theology is to provide the student with a basic orientation in the entire field of Christian theology, i.e., fundamental and systematic theology, biblical studies, ethics, church history, liturgy, pastoral theology, and canon law, as well as a basic introduction to the philosophical disciplines necessary for the study of theology. The theology is primarily Catholic in orientation, but with sufficient ecumenical overlap. The study is offered to all who wish to understand more about the Christian faith and to penetrate its mysteries. In the course of study, the student chooses between three specializations, depending on the motivation for his study of theology. He can choose a specialization: - Catechetical, which prepares the student to work with children and youth in the parish or congregation and to pass on the faith to the next generation; the courses include, in addition to catechetics proper, especially psychology. - Pastoral, which prepares for pastoral care in parishes or congregations; the courses include psychology, social work, sacramental theology, etc. - Systematic-Biblical - helps the student to go deeper into the heart of the Christian faith; the courses broaden the student's knowledge of systematic theology and also prepare him/her to work with biblical texts (this includes, in addition to exegesis, the study of biblical Hebrew and Greek). The student may also choose (as part of a double major) to expand his/her knowledge in religious studies or philosophy instead of one of these specializations.
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