University of Basel

Faculty of
Theology

Studying at the Faculty of Theology in Basel

The Faculty of Theology of the University of Basel offers degree programs in the fields of Theology, Religious Studies, and Jewish Studies (the latter two in cooperation with the Faculty of Humanities) as well as special programs in Religion, Economics and Politics and Interreligious Studies (the latter in cooperation with the Universities of Strasbourg and Heidelberg and the Institute of Jewish Studies in Heidelberg).

For an overview, see below. Prospective and enrolled students can choose from a variety of degree programs.

A degree in Theology includes the study of languages and language as such, the historical and cultural foundations of Biblical texts, current ethical questions, history, philosophy, Christian doctrine, ecclesial practice, and religious culture(s).

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