Advanced Theological Studies (Master)

View of St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Haas House.

© Rudolf Kaisler

The master’s programme in Advanced Theological Studies provides a specialised theological education at master’s level for students who do not have the same level of knowledge as graduates of the diploma programme in Catholic Theology. It aims at equipping students with the competences required for a doctoral or PhD programme.

Master of Arts

Degree Programme Code: 066 795

4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits

Language: German

NO entrance examination

Curriculum

Facts & Figures

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Data updated on: 28.12.2022

*Click here for further information on statistical data in the field of teaching and learning. (in German)

Attention

Instruction Language German

Please note that the instruction language of this programme is German. To start the degree programme, you need to hold a certificate of German proficiency on C1 level.

Study Programme

The master’s programme consists of the following modules: Compulsory module on theology in the European context; alternative compulsory modules (basics of theology and philosophy); compulsory module on a theological specialisation; compulsory module on current theological research; compulsory master’s module, master’s thesis and master’s examination.

Five Concepts

which you will deal with during your studies:

  • Biblical theology
  • Biblical studies
  • Philosophy of religion
  • Patristics
  • Principle of grace

... and many more.

 Overview of the programme structure & topics

Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.



After Graduation

Graduates of the master’s programme in Advanced Theological Studies at the University of Vienna are qualified to conduct independent research on the different disciplines of Catholic theology. They are able to present theological knowledge in the area of religious journalism and adult education, participate in interdisciplinary research on religious questions and work for church institutions.

Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme

Graduate Survey

The University asks graduates to provide their opinion about the degree programme immediately after graduating. The survey results show how graduates evaluate the degree programme they completed from a subject-specific and organisational perspective.

 

The graduate survey is an important feedback tool for continuously improving the quality of studies.

Career Tracking of Graduates

The tracking of graduates provides information about the career paths of the University of Vienna graduates and aims at providing guidance for career entry after graduation (e.g. questions about the duration of job search until first employment after graduation, salary development and sectors that graduates are active in).

3 years after graduation ...

  • 73% of graduates residing in Austria are gainfully employed.
  • graduates earn approx. € 2,592 gross/month.
  • 8% of graduates work in the education sector.

*You can find precise information on implementation, evaluation and use as well as further data for this degree programme in the graduate tracking "Arts and Humanities".

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