General description

The Master's degree program in Theology as a major program of study involves a wide-ranging scholarly presentation and reflection of Christianity in terms of both its biblical foundations and its historical and contemporary manifestations in culture, society, and the church. In this sense, the Master's degree program in Theology as a major program of study offers students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the basic disciplines of theology in order to develop their own expertise with regard to exegesis, ecclesiastical history, systematic and practical theology. The major program of study in Theology consists of 90 ECTS credits. To complete the program, participants submit a Master’s thesis.

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in theology (major program of study – 120 ECTS credits). Admission with restrictions may be granted to applicants who have the required specialization but who do not display sufficient knowledge of the subject. Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree with the required specialization may be admitted upon special review; if sufficient knowledge of the subject cannot be displayed, additional requirements may have to be met. Admission without additional requirements is granted if the applicant has obtained a Bachelor's degree in Theology as a single major or major program of study in the Faculty of Theology at the University of Zurich, or has an equivalent or higher-quality degree from a university in Switzerland or abroad, provided the degree is recognized by the Faculty of Theology. The specification of requirements for admission to the Master’s degree program in Theology (90 ECTS credits) as a major program of study is based on the Bachelor’s program in Theology as a major program of study (120 ECTS credits) offered by the Faculty of Theology at the University of Zurich.

Branch of studies

Theology

ECTS credits

90 ECTS Credits

Degree

MA UZH in Theologie

Major/minor subject combinations

A major in Theology can basically be combined with any minor study program at the University of Zurich (with the exception of the following minor programs: Biblical Studies, 30 ECTS credits; History of Christianity, 30 ECTS credits; Hebrew Language and Literature, 30 ECTS credits; History of Ancient Religions,
30 ECTS credits; Systematic-Practical Theology, 30 ECTS credits).