The modules in this first study phase provide a general introduction to the thinking and working methods of theology and its individual subject areas. Here, students are introduced to the broad spectrum of theology. Required modules of this study phase worth 60 ECTS credits in total are:

• M0: Scientific Work in Theology, 4 ECTS credits
• M1: Introduction to Theological Thinking, 10 ECTS credits
• M2: Introduction to Biblical Theology, 12 ECTS credits
• M3: Introduction Church History, 10 ECTS credits
• M4: Introduction to Systematic Theology, 12 ECTS credits
• M5: Introduction to Practical Theology, 12 ECTS credits

(Semesters 1 and 2; or semesters 1 to 4 respectively for part-time studies: 60 ECTS credits)

In the second study phase, students explore central topics of theology in greater depth and examine them in terms of their social relevance. Here, they practice networking and discussing theological perspectives and contributing them to social debates. The following required modules are allocated to this area:

"Being a Christian in responsibility"

• M6: Ways of Living – Responsible Action, 10 ECTS credits
• M7: Living at Last – the Human Being, God's Creation and the Challenges of the Present, 10 ECT credits
• M8: Spheres of Influence – Determining the Relationship between Church, State and Society, 10 ECTS credits
• M9: Living Faith – Shaping Life and Church Structures, 10 ECTS credits

"Christianity and the Church in Context"

• M10: Critical Contemporaneity – Faith and Religious Education in Today's Culture and Society, 10 ECTS credits
• M11: Relations – Christianity in its Interreligious Relations, 10 ECTS credits
• M12: Jesus Christ – His Message in Scripture and Proclamation, 10 ECTS credits
• M13: Church Models – Approaches to Contemporary Pastoral Care and Liturgy, 10 ECTS credits

(Semesters 3 to 6; or semesters 5 to 12 respectively for part-time studies: 80 ECTS credits)

In the second study phase, the area of "Individual Theological Profiling" gives students the opportunity to set their own priorities and thus develop their individual study profile. In the required elective area, theological courses on various topics as well as language courses are offered every semester. Students must take four required elective modules worth 5 ECTS credits each, whereby a module can be taken up to three times (Mehrfachwahl in German). The following modules are available:

• M14a: Ancient Languages, 5 ECTS credits (introduction to the Latin language or New Testament Greek)
• M14b: Specialization in Biblical and Historical Theology, 5 ECTS credits (different topics each semester)
• M14c: Specialization in Systematic and Practical Theology, 5 ECTS credits (different topics each semester)

An internship (M16, 5 ECTS credits) and the Bachelor's thesis (M17, 10 ECTS credits) are also part of the field "Individual Theological Profiling". In the interdisciplinary courses offered in the Studium.Pro section (elective area M15), students also choose a module from another discipline worth 5 ECTS credits.

(From semester 3 of the program; or from semester 5 respectively for part-time studies; 40 ECTS credits)

In order to enroll in the digital Bachelor's degree program, you require a general higher education entrance qualification or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (13th year of FOS/BOS). Enrollment is also possible for qualified professionals with the appropriate higher education entrance qualification. In addition, enrollment is possible for persons with a subject-specific entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) and who have already begun a university of applied sciences (FH) degree course in a related field (e.g. religious education, applied theology, etc.) and in which they have already earned at least 60 ECTS credits. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Advisory Service.

Furthermore, a basic knowledge of German is also required for admission to the course. Knowledge of ancient languages (Latin, Greek or Hebrew) is not essential.

The course is also specifically aimed at those who are already in employment. This is why this course can be completed either as a full-time program (over 6 semesters) or as a part-time course (over 12 semesters). The degree program is primarily made up of digital courses (synchronous/asynchronous) according to the blended learning concept. There are only a few on-campus days in Passau or Eichstätt per academic year that complete the course. The on-campus days for the relevant modules are planned in good time and announced on the website of the program.

Yes, the modules also offer synchronous digital formats and forums that enable direct exchange. The on-campus days in particular offer the opportunity to get to know each other personally and have face-to-face conversations. Students who wish to complete traditional courses and module examinations at a study location, either selectively or perhaps for an entire semester, can conclude a corresponding Learning Agreement with the head of degree program and have the completed modules credited to the digital Bachelor's degree program.

In the modules, corresponding literature is made available by the lecturers as legally permissible. In addition, the university libraries in Passau and Eichstätt are increasingly providing digital resources (e-books, online databases, etc.) that can be accessed by enrolled students.

The degree program includes an internship (M16, 5 ECTS credits). Crediting based on previous internships and/or professional activity is possible here. In principle, previous theological knowledge from other degree programs or from well-founded further qualification courses can also be credited to modules of the digital Bachelor's degree program.

The certificate program "Basic Qualification in Catholic Theology - Digital" includes the six required modules of the first study phase (M0-M5) of the digital BA degree program and is thus worth 60 ECTS credits. Interested students who do not wish to complete the entire digital Bachelor's degree program immediately have the option of enrolling for the certificate program first. After completing the above-mentioned modules, graduates are awarded the corresponding certificate. However, the certificate can also be issued to students of the digital Bachelor's degree program if they have already completed the above-mentioned modules and cannot or do not wish to continue studying the degree program for obtaining the official Bachelor's degree.

The course is designed in such a way that students can go on to study for a Magister in Theology. The Bachelor's modules fulfill all ecclesiastical requirements, so that crediting is possible and entry into the second stage of the Magister degree course, e.g. at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, is possible.