Theology, Catholicfull time

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Köln
Deadlines
March 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
March 2026 (EU)
March 2026 (Non-EU)

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Theology

Focus

Theological Social Welfare Work; Missionary Catechesis

Annotation

The Bachelor’s degree programme is entitled "Theological Social Welfare Work and Missionary Catechesis". Based on a scientifically founded faith, it addresses current issues in the church and society. The two main focus areas of the Bachelor’s degree programme are social welfare work and catechesis. Of course, this requires theological and philosophical knowledge, but the Bachelor’s degree is not simply a study of theology. Both service to people (social welfare work) and the communication of faith (catechesis) are directed at people of our time. Therefore, particular attention is paid to the modern world and today’s society. For this reason, the Bachelor’s degree programme is interdisciplinary and takes a differentiated approach to various subject areas (with a focus on social welfare work and catechesis). Other subjects (e.g. Rhetoric, Sociology, Psychology and Charity Studies) enrich the varied study programme.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 10.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.02.2026 - 31.03.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.02.2026 - 31.03.2026

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.02.2026 - 31.03.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.02.2026 - 31.03.2026

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.08.2026 - 30.09.2026

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.08.2026 - 30.09.2026

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.08.2026 - 30.09.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.08.2026 - 30.09.2026

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

275.00 EUR / semester

More information regarding tuition fees

The amount is made up of the costs for the Germany-wide student transport pass (Deutschlandsemesterticket) (EUR 208.80), the student union executive committee fee (EUR 16.70) and the administrative fee.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further study programmes

Cologne University of Catholic Theology (KHKT)Additional Theological Qualification

Degree:
Church degree
Standard Period of Study:
4 semesters
Location:
Köln
Study Mode:
part time degree programmes for professionals
Deadlines:
March 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
March 2026 (EU)
March 2026 (Non-EU)

More about Additional Theological Qualification

Cologne University of Catholic Theology (KHKT)Theology, Catholic

Degree:
Licence examination
Standard Period of Study:
4 semesters
Location:
Köln
Study Mode:
full time
Deadlines:
March 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
March 2026 (EU)
March 2026 (Non-EU)

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Cologne University of Catholic Theology (KHKT)Theology, Catholic

Degree:
Magister
Standard Period of Study:
10 semesters
Location:
Köln
Study Mode:
full time
Deadlines:
September 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
September 2026 (EU)
September 2026 (Non-EU)

More about Theology, Catholic

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