General description

The minor program in Systematic-Practical Theology offers students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of systematic and practical theology. The most important areas of activity are addressed in the program: The intellectual debate (dogmatics), social activity (ethics, diaconical work), religious service speeches and celebration (homiletics, liturgy), education in the church and society (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

Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in theology as at least a minor program of study with 60 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 a Bachelor's degree in Systematic-Practical Theology as a minor program of study, a Bachelor's degree in Theology as a major or single major from the Faculty of Theology at the University of Zurich, or if the applicant has an equivalent or higher-quality degree from a university in Switzerland or abroad, provided the degree is recognized by the Faculty of Theology. Specification of requirements: Admission to the consecutive Master’s degree program in Systematic-Practical Theology as a minor program of study requires the applicant to have knowledge of systematic theology and practical theology (18 ECTS credits each).

Branch of studies

Theology

ECTS credits

30 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 90 ECTS credits).