Degree
State Examination
Semester fee
78
Euro
Start of the program
Winter semester
Standard length of the program
9
Semester
Place of study
Eichstätt
Part-time studies possible
No
Overview
The contents in the subject Philosphy/Ethics are essentially derived from philosophical ethics as the central scientific reference discipline of the subject, but questions of religion and politics also play a role. Since these topics are directly related to the lifestyle of schoolchildren, the practical activity allows for an intensive and personal contact with pupils beyond the teaching practice.
The program in detail
Contents
Classical works of ethics
The classical works of philosophical ethics, as they have been handed down to us in the writings of thinkers such as Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas or Immanuel Kant, form the basis of this degree program and are an important point of reference for teaching philosophy/ethics. The purpose of studying to become a teacher of philosophy/ethics must always be not to understand these thoughts as dead educational goods, but to create a lively dialog with the current realities of pupils’ lives.
Systematic ethics
Ethics as a science does not primarily consist of a historical sequence of positions of "great thinkers". Philosophy and ethics above all constitute an attempt to deal with the problems and conflicts of human life, science, in politics and society as well as in many other areas in a scientific way and to find answers to central human questions.
Christianity and world religions/philosophy of religion
Since Philosophy/Ethics or Ethics is a substitute subject for religion in the curriculum of public schools in Bavaria, and since many people associate lifestyle issues with religious questions, Christianity and the other world religions also form part of the curriculum. By imparting knowledge on the contents of faith, ethics and cults of the various denominations, the study program aims to create the basis for promoting mutual understanding of religions and denominations in ethics classes and to make a contribution towards interreligious dialog. This requires, not least, an understanding of what religion is and how it can be relevant to people. This content is an essential part of the philosophy of religion.
Didactics of ethics
Didactics of ethics
The field didactics of ethics deals with the ethical, cultural and political conditions and possibilities of processes of ethical education. Within the framework of the teaching degree program, special emphasis is placed on concepts of methodical-didactic teaching methods in order to prepare students for their future careers both with theoretical content and practical approaches. But also questions about the connection between one's own teaching activities and their significance for the ethical development of pupils play a role in this context.
Rankings and assessments
KU students and alumni have voted for their University to be Germany's most popular university in the 2024 ranking of the online portal StudyCheck. This is the third time in a row, as KU was also voted the most popular university in 2021 and 2022. The ranking was based on over 78,000 evaluations for more than 500 higher education institutions and universities. 97 percent of students questioned for the ranking would recommend studying at the KU to others.
"There is no better praise for a university than almost 100 percent of students and alumni agreeing: I can only recommend studying at the KU! That is why we are very pleased with the ranking’s outcome, because it expresses the high level of satisfaction of our students," says KU President Prof. Dr. Gabriele Gien.
Career possibilities and professional fields
Career prospects
Since the subject Ethics has been newly regulated by law in recent years, it is to be expected that public schools will show an increased interest in graduates of the subject. Based on experience in other German states with the introduction of similar subjects, the career prospects can be considered to be good.
The KU
The KU has two campuses: Eichstätt and Ingolstadt. Seven faculties are located in Eichstätt. The Ingolstadt School of Management (WFI) and MIDS (Institute of Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning and Data Science) are located on our Ingolstadt campus.
This degree program is taught on our Eichstätt campus.
Studying in Eichstätt
Study location
The district of Eichstätt and the city of Ingolstadt are located in the heart of Bavaria. This central location also means that the KU is easy to reach. Eichstätt impresses with its unique combination of baroque architecture, modern amenities and the picturesque nature of the Altmühltal natural park.
Campus
Short distances and lavish green spaces characterize the KU campus in Eichstätt. The KU is a campus University with modern facilities. The buildings on campus are located close to the Eichstätt old town.
More than just a degree
Studying at the KU not only provides you with the specialist knowledge you need, but also aims to open up real future prospects for its students. We want to support our students in finding their own personal path to their individual dream future! The question is not "What career do I want to pursue?", but rather "Who do I want to be?"
Advisory Service
Some offers and study conditions are different for international students – our International Office is happy to provide help and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our team. We are happy to accompany you on your way to the KU and hope that we can welcome you in person soon!
International Office
Building
Domplatz 8
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Room: DP8-203 | Campus Eichstätt
Application
Requirements
General university entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife)
Language requirements
DSH 2
Application period winter
May 01
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Jul 15
Admission restriction
No
Selection procedure
No
Application
The application process for international applicants is now completely digital. You can register online in our application portal and carry out and submit your application. After you have carried out the application and uploaded your documents, you do not need to send your documents to us again by post. You do have to submit certified true copies only if you are admitted at the time of enrollment.
Depending on the course of study, you may be asked for information on internships, professional experience, etc. Please upload the relevant documents in the upload area for all the information you provide, even if these are not mandatory fields!
Before you start the application process, please read the additional information on this page, in particular the information on the respective (German) language requirements and university entrance qualifications.