Master of Theology

The MA in Theology study programme will not start in the academic year of 2024/2025!

 

The full-time "Master of Theology" study programme invites English-speaking students who would like to broaden their theological knowledge in special areas such as biblical studies, church history or regular and practical theology.
Language of instruction: English
Head of Master of Theology program: Prof. Dr. Gergely HANULA

Programme Structure

Duration of study: 4 semesters
In the first half of the four semester programme a unified basic training is provided including the following courses:

Basic module:
Methodology of Academic Research in Theology
Biblical Hebrew I-II.
Biblical Greek I-II.
Hermeneutics of the Old Testament
Hermeneutics of the New Testament
Anthropology from Theological Perspective
Contemporary Protestant Theology from WW2
History and Presence of Church and Society
History of Christian Thought
Christian Spirituality
Communication Skills Development

In the 3rd and 4th semester of the programme students will have to choose a specialisation in the field of Biblical Perspectives in Our Society. Students will have to complete at least two of the following 5 topics to gain 120 credits.

Special modules:
State and Church module
Church and Israel module
Ethics in a Technical Society module
Gospel on the Periphery (Roma and Refugee Issues) module
Youth module

MA in Theology Curriculum

Admission Criteria and Application Process

Holding a BA degree in theology or in christian religious studies.

Conditions of entry requirements of the programme: With the fulfilment of specific entry requirements the following Bachelor and Master study programmes may also be taken into account (Bachelor’s Degree in Catechist-Pastoral Work; Bachelor's Degree in Diakonia; Bachelor’s Degree in Chanting); Master’s Degree or qualification in Teacher of Religion might be accepted by the Credit Transfer Committee of Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary based on the comparison of knowledge on which the credit was recognised. The minimum number of credits needed for entering the programme is at least 90 credits from the core material of the theological undergraduate studies.

Applicants must be highly proficient in spoken and written English.

The programme starts in September.

List of documentation required for the application:

      1. Official and certified (stamped) English translation of degree or diploma
      2. Curriculum Vitae
      3. Copy of passport or identity card
      4. Copy of level C language exam certificate in English
        (Native speakers and applicants who completed their bachelor and/or master level studies in English do not have to provide proof of English their language proficiency.)
      5. Payment of the application fee (non-refundable cost): 50 EUR/programme paid in 10 working days after filling the application form

Bank account details
Name of the recepient: Karoli Gaspar Egyetem
Account number: 10404089-00033906-00000001
IBAN: HU03 1040 4089 0003 3906 0000 0001
SWIFT code: OKHBHUHB
Description: Full name_THEO MA

Please note, that applications will be considered complete only after the university has received the application fee.

Please submit all documentation via our Online Application Platform.
Aptitude Test

Date: during May
The applicants will be consulted individually about the exact date of their aptitude test.

Admission Point Score Calculation
The admission point score calculation is based on the diploma grades.

Fee-paying students

I. Self-financing applicants

Tuition fee:
1100 EUR / semester for non EU citizens
1000 EUR / semester for EU citizens.

Self funding applicants shall submit their documentation via our Online Application Platform

Scholarship Opportunities

Please check our scholarship site for the scholarship opportunities:
https://english.kre.hu/index.php/study-programmes-in-foreign-languages/scholarships-for-international-students.html

Contact Information

Academic and administrative issues: Ms Eva Sogor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Address: Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem, Hittudományi Kar, 1092 Budapest, Ráday u. 28.

 

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