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
Die gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen unserer Tage zeigen, wie wichtig nicht nur der Dialog der Religionen untereinander, sondern auch der Dialog der Religionen mit anderen Wissenschaften und Weltbildern ist. Das Masterstudienfach bietet daher die Möglichkeit zwischen einem jüdischen, christlichen, islamischen oder buddhistischen Studienschwerpunkt zu wählen. In interreligiösen und interkulturellen Dialogen werden Gemeinsamkeiten sowie Unterschiede der Religionen entdeckt und durchdacht. Dabei verstehen wir die Unterschiede nicht als Dialog-Blockaden, sondern als Antrieb zur gegenseitigen Verständigung.
Admission requirements
Degree that includes 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.
Applicants must have a basic proficiency in at least one ancient language (Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic or Ancient Chinese).
Lecture period
- 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
- 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International OfficeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
More information is to followEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
More information is to follow
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International OfficeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026
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
01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026
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



