Diploma Catholic Theology (011 [3] - Version 2015)

First stage of study (180 ECTS)

Introductory and Orientation Period I Introduction to Catholic Theology I (9 ECTS)

• 010048 PS Basic Texts: Anthropology and Ethics
• 010082 VO Introduction to Catholic Theology II
• 010110 VO ( STEOP ) Introduction to Catholic Theology I

Introductory and Orientation Period II Introduction to Catholic Theology II (6 ECTS)

• 010046 VO ( MIXED ) Introduction to the Comparative Study of Religions
• 010171 PS Basics and methods of theological research

Accompanying course for the STEOP phase

• 010019 SE Mentoring for students in the STEOP phase
• 010148 OV ( OV ) Orientation Course for first-year students - of the Diploma Catholic Theology, Bachelor Religious Education (Catholic Theological Education, Catholic Religious Education, Religious Studies and Orthodox Religious Education) and Bachelor Teacher Training Programme Catholic Religion

FTH 01 Introduction to Biblical Studies (8 ECTS)

• 010006 VO Basic Course Old Testament 1
• 010071 PS Exegetical methods

FTH 02 Biblical Hebrew (6 ECTS)

• 010005 VU Biblical Hebrew II

FTH 03 Christian Philosophy : Basic Course (9 ECTS)

• 010290 VO Modern Philosophy

FTH 04 Church History: Basic Course (12 ECTS)

• 010045 VO Introduction to the History and the Theologies of the Reformation
• 010065 VO Introduction to the Eastern Churches - Focus on Oriental Churches and Eastern Catholic Churches
• 010223 VO Basic Course Church History II

FTH 05 Introduction to the History of Religions (10 ECTS)

• 010047 VO ( MIXED ) Introduction to the History of Religions (EC)

FTH 06 Systematic Theology: Basic Course (9 ECTS)

• 010033 VO Introduction to Catholic Theology III

FTH 07 Ethics (6 ECTS)

• 010066 VO Ethics II - Political Ethics and Social Ethics

FTH 08 Biblical Studies: Basic Course (9 ECTS)

FTH 09 Church History: Advanced Course (6 ECTS)

• 010009 VO Advanced Course Church History II. History of the Papacy

FTH 10 Anthropology and Christian Social Ethics (12 ECTS)

• 010090 VO Advanced Course Philosophical Anthropology - Humanism Genesis, Forms, Criticism
• 010179 VO Social Science Ethics II

FTH 11 Theological Ethics: Baisc Course (6 ECTS)

• 010031 VO Basic Course Theological Ethics II (Applied Ethics)

FTH 12 Liturgical and Sacramental Theology (6 ECTS)

• 010111 VO Basic Course Sacramental Celebrations

FTH 13 Canon Law: Basic Course (6 ECTS)

• 010015 VO Basic Course Canon Law II

FTH 14 Biblical Studies: Advanced Course (12 ECTS)

• 010021 VO Advanced Course New Testament II
• 010075 VO Introduction to the Old Testament: Advanced course II

FTH 15 Systematic Theology: Advanced Course (18 ECTS)

• 010117 VO Hermeneutics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Science

FTH 16 Philosophical and Theological Doctrine of God (15 ECTS)

• 010088 VO Advanced Course Philosophical Theology - Concepts of the Divine in 20th-century philosophy

FTH 17 Theological Extension Course I (15 ECTS)

• 010008 SE Fundamental theological questions from an Orthodox perspective - Eastern christian contributions to interreligious dialogue

1. Excursion

• 010059 EX Excursion to Rome

2. Seminars

• 010012 SE Visible Signs of an Invisible Reality: Liturgical Symbols Are they still relevant today?
• 010014 SE The biblical Judith and her reception history
• 010016 SE Structure and functionung of the Roman Curia
• 010024 SE Clinical Rounds - Medizinethische Herausforderungen am Anfang des Lebens
• 010026 SE Concepts of Systematic Theology
• 010030 SE The Churches of Ukraine. Insights into history, culture and contemporary challenges
• 010038 SE [ en ] Feminist Hermeneutics: Atwood through the eye of Kristeva
• 010054 SE Angels in Christian thought. Angelology as a chapter of dogmatics - Basic issues of Orthodox systematic theology
• 010057 SE The Eucharist in the Middle Ages: Theology, Cult, Piety
• 010064 SE ( MIXED ) Seminar on Aesthetics: The Rule of Metaphor (Paul Ricoeur)
• 010084 SE Maria. Ecumenical Theology from an eastern orthodox perspective
• 010093 SE [ en ] Judaism in Europe
• 010098 SE [ en ] Transformation of (Christian) Rituals
• 010100 SE For God's sake: Diversity of Christian Spirituality and Criteria of Discernment
• 010102 SE [ en ] Animal Ethics. Christian and Intercultural perspectives
• 010103 SE [ en ] Virtue Ethics and Conscience. Intercultural perspectives
• 010112 SE Do we still need the concept of 'Bildung'? Approaches from a religious education perspective
• 010119 SE Political ethics/Social Ethics
• 010123 SE Joseph Ratzinger's Theology in Conflict - Building Blocks of His Thought: Revelation Scripture Tradition
• 010180 SE [ en ] Current Ethical Challenges
• 010181 SE Practising a Liberating Theology in Poverty and Oppression

Supplementary Examination Greek

• 010083 VU New Testament Greek II

Second stage of study (120 ECTS)

FTH 18 Christian Philosophy: Advanced Course (6 ECTS)

• 010029 SE ( KPH-W-NÖ ) Thinking Philosophically and Theologically - In consideration of primary level
• 010092 VO Classical Writers of Philosophy of Religion
• 010094 VO Intercultural Philosophy

FTH 19 Practical Theology (15 ECTS)

• 010017 VO Practical-theological ecclesiology
• 010023 VO [ de en ] Special Pastoral Theologies: Interreligious Dialogue

FTH 20 Historical Theology (9 ECTS)

• 010052 VO Advanced Course in Liturgical Studies
• 010061 VO Advanced Course Patrology
• 010210 VO Introduction to spiritual theology - From modern times to the present day

FTH 21 Canon Law: Advanced Course (6 ECTS)

• 010060 VO Advanced Course Canon Law II - The Constitution of the Church

FTH 22 Biblical Studies: Extension Course (15 ECTS)

• 010056 VO Theology of the Old Testament
• 010068 VO Advanced Course New Testament III
• 010070 VO Theology of the New Testament

FTH 23 Theological Ethics: Advanced Course (9 ECTS)

• 010035 VO Advanced Course Theological Ethics III: Bioethics

FTH 24 Systematic Theology: Extension Course (12 ECTS)

• 010010 VO Religion and Question of God in a postmetaphysical context
• 010020 VO Ecclesiology
• 010025 VO Eschatology
• 010034 VO Theological Anthropology and Teaching of Grace

FTH 25 Theological Extension Course II (10 ECTS)

1. Ecumenism (5 ECTS)

• 010084 SE Maria. Ecumenical Theology from an eastern orthodox perspective

2. Seminar (5 ECTS)

a) Seminar Religious Philosophy

• 010037 FS ( MIXED ) Seminar for Masterands and Diplomands

b) Seminar Systematic-theological Concepts

• 010026 SE Concepts of Systematic Theology

c) Intercultural Theology

d) Ethics and Religion

• 010024 SE Clinical Rounds - Medizinethische Herausforderungen am Anfang des Lebens
• 010102 SE [ en ] Animal Ethics. Christian and Intercultural perspectives
• 010103 SE [ en ] Virtue Ethics and Conscience. Intercultural perspectives
• 010180 SE [ en ] Current Ethical Challenges
• 010181 SE Practising a Liberating Theology in Poverty and Oppression

FTH 26 Theological Extension Course III (15 ECTS)

• 010008 SE Fundamental theological questions from an Orthodox perspective - Eastern christian contributions to interreligious dialogue

a) Christian Philosophy

• 010108 FS "If This is a Man?" (Primo Levi). On dehumanization and humanity

b) Social Ethics

• 010099 FS Current research in Christian social ethics - Forschungsseminar für Doktorierende und Interessierte
• 010119 SE Political ethics/Social Ethics

c) Religious Studies

d) Old Testament

• 010014 SE The biblical Judith and her reception history

e) New Testament

f) Theology and History of the Christian East

• 010030 SE The Churches of Ukraine. Insights into history, culture and contemporary challenges
• 010036 FS Current topics of Eastern Church theology
• 010054 SE Angels in Christian thought. Angelology as a chapter of dogmatics - Basic issues of Orthodox systematic theology
• 010084 SE Maria. Ecumenical Theology from an eastern orthodox perspective

g) Church History

• 010057 SE The Eucharist in the Middle Ages: Theology, Cult, Piety

h) Theology of Spirituality

• 010100 SE For God's sake: Diversity of Christian Spirituality and Criteria of Discernment

i) Fundamental Theology

• 010037 FS ( MIXED ) Seminar for Masterands and Diplomands
• 010038 SE [ en ] Feminist Hermeneutics: Atwood through the eye of Kristeva
• 010064 SE ( MIXED ) Seminar on Aesthetics: The Rule of Metaphor (Paul Ricoeur)
• 010091 FS ( ON-SITE ) Writing and Difference. Thoughts on a Philosophy of the Bible
• 010113 FS ( ON-SITE ) Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit. Reason. Sections B and C. Spirit. Section A
• 180129 KU Philosophy of Religion

j) Liturgical Studies

• 010012 SE Visible Signs of an Invisible Reality: Liturgical Symbols Are they still relevant today?
• 010086 FS [ en ] Current Research Questions in Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology

k) Dogmatics

• 010026 SE Concepts of Systematic Theology
• 010122 FS Salvation history expired? - Block seminar for doctoral and diploma students
• 010123 SE Joseph Ratzinger's Theology in Conflict - Building Blocks of His Thought: Revelation Scripture Tradition

l) Theological Ethics

• 010024 SE Clinical Rounds - Medizinethische Herausforderungen am Anfang des Lebens
• 010067 FS Sustainability in Interreligious Dialogue
• 010102 SE [ en ] Animal Ethics. Christian and Intercultural perspectives
• 010103 SE [ en ] Virtue Ethics and Conscience. Intercultural perspectives
• 010180 SE [ en ] Current Ethical Challenges
• 010181 SE Practising a Liberating Theology in Poverty and Oppression

m) Canon Law

• 010016 SE Structure and functionung of the Roman Curia

n) Pastoral Theology

• 010079 FS ‚Dilexi te‘ (Papst Leo XIV.) and the pastoral mission of the Church - Research Seminar in the field of Pastoral Theology
• 010093 SE [ en ] Judaism in Europe
• 010098 SE [ en ] Transformation of (Christian) Rituals

o) Religious Pedagogics

• 010093 SE [ en ] Judaism in Europe
• 010112 SE Do we still need the concept of 'Bildung'? Approaches from a religious education perspective

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