# Advanced Theological Studies (Master)

**Source**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/advanced-theological-studies-master/
**Parent**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/bachelordiploma-programmes/philosophy-bachelor-with-osa/

© Rudolf Kaisler

The master’s programme in Advanced Theological Studies provides a specialised theological education at master’s level for students who do not have the same level of knowledge as graduates of the diploma programme in Catholic Theology. It aims at equipping students with the competences required for a doctoral or PhD programme.

### Master of Arts

Degree Programme Code: 066 795

4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits

Language: [German](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/german-language-proficiency/)

NO entrance examination

[Curriculum](http://senat.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/s_senat/konsolidierte_Masterstudien/MA_Theologische_Spezialisierung_Vers2015.pdf)

### Facts & Figures

- Students: **55**
- Graduates in the last academic year: **4**
- Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): **7,5**

*Data updated on: 26**.11.2025*

[Information about presentation & calculation](https://backend.univie.ac.at/index.php?id=157848&L=2&id=157848)

*\*[Click here for further information on statistical data in the field of teaching and learning. (in German)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/studienangebot/warum-hier-studieren/statistische-daten-zum-studienbetrieb/)*

### Attention

#### Instruction Language German

Please note that the instruction language of this programme is German. To start the degree programme, you need to hold a [certificate of German proficiency on C1 level](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/german-language-proficiency/).

### Admission Procedure

[Information about the admission procedure](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/advanced-theological-studies/)

### Information on Previous Studies:

In any case eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna:

- [Philosophy (Bachelor)\](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/bachelordiploma-programmes/philosophy-bachelor-with-osa/)
- [Religious Education (Bachelor)\](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/religious-education-master/)
- [Master Access Guide](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/master-access-guide/)

### Getting started

[Orientation course](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/advanced-theological-studies-master/)

[Orientation in the first semester](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/study-organisation/)

[Semester planning](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/semester-planning/)

### Getting Informed

[StudiesServiceCenter (SSC) Catholic Theology](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=301)

[Students' Representatives Catholic Theology](https://www.fv-katheol.net/)

## Study Programme

The master’s programme consists of the following modules: Compulsory module on theology in the European context; alternative compulsory modules (basics of theology and philosophy); compulsory module on a theological specialisation; compulsory module on current theological research; compulsory master’s module, master’s thesis and master’s examination.

### Five Concepts

which you will deal with during your studies:

- Biblical theology
- Biblical studies
- Philosophy of religion
- Patristics
- Principle of grace

... and many more.

## Overview of the programme structure & topics

Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.

[M1 Basic Module: Theology in the European Context (18 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=335238)

[M2a Courses in Theology and Philosophy (18 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=335239)

[M2b Courses in Theology and Philosophy (18 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=335240)

[Comparative Religious Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=335350)

[Course in History of Religion](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=335351)

[M3 Advanced Theological Studies (14 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=335241)

[M4 Current Theological Research (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=335242)

[M5 Master Module (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=335243)

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## After Graduation

Graduates of the master’s programme in Advanced Theological Studies at the University of Vienna are qualified to conduct independent research on the different disciplines of Catholic theology. They are able to present theological knowledge in the area of religious journalism and adult education, participate in interdisciplinary research on religious questions and work for church institutions.

### Continuing after Graduation

- [Center for Doctoral Studies - everything about doctorcal/PhD programmes at the University of Vienna\](http://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/)
- [Alumni of the University of Vienna](https://www.alumni.ac.at/)
- [Postgraduate Center - postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna\](http://www.postgraduatecenter.at/en)
- [Uniport - career service of the University of Vienna](https://www.uniport.at/uniport-fuer-studierende)

### Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme

[#### Degree programme in retrospect](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/en/analyses/graduate-surveys/)

### Graduates ...

- say that this degree programme receives the grade: 2.0 (good)
- rate the level of difficulty as: 3.7 (high)

→ These results are based on feedback from 7 graduates.

\**You can find further assessments of the degree programme from its graduates’ perspective in the graduate survey of the**[master's programme in Advanced Theological Studies](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnenbefragungen/2021/Master/011_Master_Theologische_Spezialisierungen_public.pdf)**(in German).*

[#### Career entry & paths](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/en/analyses/graduate-tracking/)

### Graduates ...

- find employment within 2 months after graduation on average.
- earn an average of € 2,719 (women) and € 2,702 (men) gross per month within three years after graduation.
- work full time at a percentage of 68% (women) and 62% (men) within three years after graduation.

\*You can find further information on career entry and career paths in the tracking of graduates "[Arts and Humanities](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnentracking/2023/englisch/UA_F2_2023_MA_Arts_and_Humanities_en.pdf)".

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