Language Courses
Language Courses
For the study of the subjects Old and New Testament, all students are recommended to learn basic knowledge of biblical languages. This is a great advantage for the knowledge of these subjects and the study of the corresponding specialised literature.
Students planning to study a Master's degree in Protestant Theology and Religious Education with the objective of a Master of Education (Gymnasium) must demonstrate subject-related knowledge of Latin (12 CP) or the minor Latinum and subject-related knowledge of Hebrew (12 CP) or the Hebraicum or subject-related knowledge of Greek (12 CP) or the Graecum as special requirements for acquiring profession-specific skills during their Bachelor's degree.
Subject-related language skills can be acquired in the language courses "Introduction to Biblical Hebrew", "Introduction to New Testament Greek" and "Latin for Theologians" (courses I and II respectively).
Subject-related knowledge of Hebrew or the Hebraicum or subject-related knowledge of Greek or the Graecum are a prerequisite for students with the Master of Education (Gymnasium) degree programme objective for taking the229 module. Subject-related knowledge of Latin or the Minor Latinum is a prerequisite for these students to take module the239.
Students who wish to or have to acquire two of these languages are recommended to start with the Hebrew or Greek courses and then take the Latin courses, as knowledge of Hebrew or Greek is required for the exegesis in module the229. It is generally not recommended to take both languages in parallel with specialised studies due to the amount of work involved.
Teacher training students with the M.Ed. SoPäd study objective can have a language course worth 6 CP credited to their curriculum as a so-called professionalisation module. Students without a teacher training orientation can take several professionalisation modules as language courses, provided that there are no restrictive provisions for this area with regard to their second subject.
Students planning a Master's degree programme in the subject of Protestant Theology and Religious Education with the Master of Arts degree objective "Ecumenism and Religions" must provide proof of subject-related knowledge of Latin (amounting to 12 CP) or the Minor Latinum as a prerequisite for taking the Master's module the611; subject-related knowledge of Greek (amounting to 12 CP) or the Graecum or subject-related knowledge of Hebrew (amounting to 12 CP) or the Hebraicum are prerequisites for taking the Master's module the621. One of these ancient languages can be replaced by a basic competence (amounting to 12 CP) in another language in line with the specialisation of the Master's degree programme. It is recommended that these students acquire the required language skills during their Bachelor's degree programme.
Old Testament Hebrew (Ancient Hebrew)
- Old Testament Hebrew is offered in two one-semester modules (pb117 and pb118) of four hours each and is endowed with a total of 12 CP after a performance record in both semesters (professionalisation area).
- The course for beginners (Hebrew I) is offered in the winter semester and continued in the following summer semester (Hebrew II). A six-week intensive Hebrew course (Hebrew I and II) is offered during the summer holidays, which is also open and suitable for students who begin their studies in the following winter semester at the University of Oldenburg.
- The course can be completed with both passed module exams as proof of subject-related Hebrew knowledge. The course can also be completed with the Hebraicum if desired.
- The 6 CP module Reading Hebrew Texts (pb269) applies the knowledge gained in the modules Old Testament Hebrew I-II in the context of larger text blocks or writings of the Old Testament and opens up biblical texts in their linguistic and exegetical depth. As a Hebrew Soc. it is available to all those who wish to apply previously acquired Hebrew knowledge and deepen their language skills. The module is also suitable as a revision course.
New Testament Greek (Koine)
- New Testament Greek is offered in two one-semester modules (pb218 and pb219) of four hours each and is endowed with a total of 12 CP after a performance record in both semesters (professionalisation area).
- The course for beginners (Introduction to New Testament Greek I) is offered in the winter semester and continued in the following summer semester (Introduction to New Testament Greek II). The course can be completed with both passed module examinations as proof of subject-related Greek knowledge.
- Students who would like to acquire subject-related knowledge of Latin and Greek are recommended to start with the Greek courses, since knowledge of Greek is required for the229 exegesis module (Greek or Hebrew is compulsory for the grammar school teaching profession of Protestant religion in addition to Latin). Due to the amount of work involved, it is generally not recommended to take both languages in parallel with the subject studies.
Latin for theologians
- A subject-related Latin course is offered in two one-semester modules (pb033 and pb034) of four hours each and is endowed with a total of 12 CP after a performance record in both semesters (professionalisation area).
- The course for beginners (Latin for Theologians I) is offered in the winter semester and continued in the following semester (Latin for Theologians II). The course can be completed with both passed module examinations as proof of subject-related Latin knowledge.
- Students who would like to acquire subject-related knowledge of Latin and Greek are recommended to start with the Greek courses, since knowledge of Greek is required for the229 exegesis module (Greek or Hebrew is compulsory for the grammar school teaching profession of Protestant religion in addition to Latin). Due to the amount of work involved, it is generally not recommended to take both languages in parallel with the subject studies.