Study structure

Dear students,

Welcome to the Institute of Protestant Theology! The following would like to give you a brief, concise insight into the organization and study structure of the subject. In general, the study of Protestant Theology is divided into four subject areas, three of which, namely the areas of Biblical Studies, Systematic Theology and Religious Education and Didactics are represented by professors in Kassel. In the area of Church History, in the fourth subject area, you will find eloquent lecturers. In the subject area of Biblical Studies, we work closely with our Old Testament colleagues from the Catholic Institute, which strongly promotes an ecumenical exchange.  

At the beginning of your studies, it is especially important to have the introductory courses on your radar. In the field of biblical studies, this is the lecture on the "History of Israel and Early Christianity". It is offered only once a year, in each winter semester. In addition to the lecture on the history of Israel, a Bible study tutorial takes place, also only in the winter semester. Here, relevant Old and New Testament Bible texts are studied. In the summer semester, in addition to the lecture, the introductory seminar on "Exegetical Methods" is offered. 

The "Introduction to Systematic Theology" is also supported by tutorials. Offers for this are made in the winter and also summer semester.
The "Introduction to Religious Education", as the third introductory course, is also offered in both the winter and summer semesters. Here, central contents and concepts of religious education are introduced. In cooperation with the Kirchliche Studienbegleitung, orientation days are held to support the introduction and pave the way for the study of theology.

In addition to the most important introductory events, there are some special things you should know before starting your theology studies. Be sure to read your module examination regulations before you start creating your schedule! There you will find all important information about your entire study program. For all L3 students there is a special feature worth mentioning: In addition to studying the four subject areas, you will acquire additional language skills in Ancient Greek and Latin (if you do not already have them).

In addition to the large university library at Holländischer Platz with its department for theology (you can also find some things in the Murhard Library), the Institute for Protestant Theology has its own small library in the Study Center for Protestant Theology (SWET). Here you will find a variety of teaching materials, copy templates, textbooks, religious education literature and an open consultation. This is located in KW 5 room 1001.
In addition, there are two other places to go for theological literature in Kassel: Once the "house of the church" with the national church library, which is in the Wilhelmshöher avenue as well as the Religionspädagogische Institut of the local national church not far from there in the Heinrich Wimmer road.
Already in the first dates of a course, the form and the date of an exam are usually determined. In general, it should be said that you are not automatically registered for an exam when you take the course, but that you have to do this additionally in due time. To do this, you must register via the e-campus page.
Make sure that you use a study book in addition to the electronic registrations via E-Campus. This is essential for documenting your achievements! Print it out once at the beginning of your studies and keep it continuously!

Otherwise, don't be afraid to ask older students for tips and tricks.
We wish you a great start to your studies and look forward to meeting you soon.
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