Teacher Training Programme with Diploma Thesis - Subject Catholic Religious Education
Curriculum (2002W)
As of winter semester 2015/2016 this programme is no longer open to new entrants.
Faculty
School of Catholic Theology
Duration/ECTS-Credits
9 semester/270 ECTS-Credits
(combination of two subjects)
Academic Degree
Magistra/Magister der Theologie (Mag. theol.)
Study Code
020
Curriculum
Information on the Curriculum (2002W) *
Admission Requirements
Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent
Supplemental Examination
Supplemental examination in Latin is required before completion of the first diploma examination if this subject was not completed satisfactorily with at least 10 credit hours at a higher-level secondary school.
* Information on the Curriculum (2002W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
University of Innsbruck Bulletin » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 26 2015, Issue 77, No. 507 (withdrawal of degree study programmes)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1 2014)
- Curriculum/Consolidated version (from October 1 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin January 27 2014, Issue 10, No. 117 (Regulation Admission Procedure)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1 2011)
- Curriculum/Consolidated version (from October 1 2011)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 8 2011, Issue 26, No. 468 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 18 2005, Issue 27, No. 91 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 19 2002, Issue 60, No. 526 (equivalence lists)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 14 2002, Issue 48, No. 470
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 47,1 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 31.3 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 15.2 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 6.4 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2020
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) requirements cease to be effective as of academic year 2014/2015 and no longer apply for students of this study programme.
Students who enrolled for this programme before 1 October 2014 (academic year 2014/2015) can repeat not successful completed courses which were designated in the curriculum as “STEOP courses” four times (= five examination attempts). As per Universities Act § 77 (2), previous attempts are to be counted among the number of total examination attempts permitted.
(1) The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP), with a duration of one semester (30 ECTS-Credits), provides an overview of the study programme and its structure in order to give students an objective basis to assess their decision to pursue their chosen subjets.
(2) During the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage, the followig course examinations, which may be repeated twice, must be completed satisfactorily:
One course examination in the second chosen teaching subject and one course examination on the orientation unit, SL 2, 2 ECTS-Credits, of the educational training.
1. Introduction to the Theological Disciplines in Their Interrelation (VO 1, 1 ECTS-Credits)
2. Course from the Studies Induction and Orientation Phase of the second chosen teaching subject
(3) A positive result (passing grade) on the examinations specified in Paragraph 2 permits students to attend all courses and take all examinations following the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) and to write a bachelor's thesis as described in the curriculum. The registration requirements specified by the curriculum must be met.
Recommended Course Sequence
First Part of Studies: 35 Semester Hours
- Orientation Period
- Introduction to and Basic Exegesis of the Old Testament
- Introduction to and Basic Exegesis of the New Testament
- Religious Studies and Theology of the Religions
- Philosophical Ethics
- History of Philosophy
- Metaphysics
- Church History
- Christian Social Studies
Pedagogical, religious-didactical training and school teaching practice
Second Part of Studies: 35 Semester Hours
- Biblical Theology Old Testament
- Biblical Theology New Testament,
- Historic Theology
- Philosophical Anthropology
- Philosophical Theology
- Liturgical Studies
- Sacramental Theology
- Ecumenical Theology
- Canon Law
- Pastoral Theology
- Catechetic and Religious Pedagogy, Pedagogy and Religion Didactics
- Dogmatic Theology
- Moral Theology
- Pedagogical, religious-didactical training and school teaching practice
- Diploma Thesis, 2nd examination infront of an examination board
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Secondary School Teacher Accreditation Programme aims at a preparatory vocational and scientific education for the certification of secondary school teachers with subject-specific, didactic, and pedagogical qualifications as well as school teaching practice. A scientifically sound basic education provides graduates with the necessary competences in order to work in their future occupational fields in a flexible and professional manner.
The Secondary School Teacher Accreditation Programme for the subject of Catholic Religious Education is marked by a theological and multi-perspective understanding of education and didactics and promotes the communicative and interdisciplinary competences of the graduates. Graduates are able to further develop theological or religious-educational theories in an academic way, to assess them and to use the acquired competences in an interdisciplinary way.
Within the scope of the optional subjects, teaching practice and subject didactics for compulsory schools can be passed.
The pedagogical education and school teaching practice
- imparts graduates with a well-founded knowledge of secondary school teaching and learning in order to efficiently manage their teaching practice and help to assist and support the learning and educational processes of their pupils;
- enables graduates to evaluate and further develop their teaching practice based on proven methodology;
- allows graduates to understand school as an institution and organization in order to actively shape and develop school.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates are academically educated experts in fostering personal development processes, arranging learning situations, accompanying learning processes, and assessing learning outcomes.
They acquire a sound knowledge in the area/s of philosophy, theology, religious education, education and teaching experience. Graduates are able to demonstrate their competences in the area of religious education and where it overlaps with other subjects of the Secondary School Teacher Accreditation Programme by formulating arguments and supporting theories in a scientifically correct manner as well as solving problems in an innovative manner.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
Graduates of a Secondary School Teacher Accreditation Programme are in particular teaching at lower and upper secondary schools. The qualifications acquired in the Teacher Accreditation Programme provide access to other vocational fields in the study programme, the educational sector, social and youth work, and communication.
Contact and Information
General Information about the Teacher Training Programme
www.uibk.ac.at/fakultaeten/soe/lehramt
Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Markus Ammann
Authorised representative for subject training and didactics
Ass.-Prof. Dr. Karin Peter
Information about the Programme
- General Information (in German only)
- Deadlines (in German only)
Theologians applying for a post as a teacher (in the subject Catholic Religious Education) need a specific vocational preparation (in parallel to their study) depending on the Diocese they intend to work. You may find further information on the website of the Theology and Philosophy studies at the University of Innsbruck: http://karl-rahner-platz.uibk.ac.at.
- Guidelines for electronic submission and publication of academic theses and Instructions from the ULB