Systematic and Practical Theology

(Minor 60)

Degree program: Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
(RVO 19)

General description

The Bachelor's degree program in Systematic-Practical Theology as a minor program of study addresses the two theological subject areas in which the relevance of the Christian faith for the present day is explicitly examined. The program offers students the opportunity to acquire basic knowledge of the two disciplines and the methodological approaches they employ. The most important areas of activity are addressed in the program: The intellectual debate (dogmatics), social activity (ethics, diaconical work), religious service speeches and celebrations (homiletics, liturgy), pedagogical approaches (religious education, catechesis), spiritual care and counseling, and leadership in churches and parishes. Special attention is paid in the program to systematic-practical interdisciplinarity.

Admission requirements

For general Informations on Application see: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application; More Informations in regulations and admission requirements of the program of study.

Branch of studies

Theology

ECTS credits

60 ECTS Credits

Major/minor subject combinations

A minor in Systematic-Practical Theology can basically be combined with any major study program at the University of Zurich (exception: major program in Theology 120 ECTS credits).