Faculty of Theology
Theologian-pastor (undivided, unified training): 10 semesters in the theologian specialization, 12 semesters in the pastor specialization, 360 credits. It is an MA program that can be completed through either full-time or correspondence courses, students may apply either under state scholarships or self-financed.
The purpose of the training is to create intellectuals who know theology at a high level. The graduates can participate in the mission of the gospel, the evangelization activities of the churches. Moreover the purpose of the studies is to prepare evangelical ministers who can perform pastoral duties with full competence. After the MA program, graduates are eligible to make further studies at the doctoral program.
Teacher of religion-pastoral assistant: one of the basic fields of the theological training. It consists of 6 semesters; it is a BA program, 180 credits. This program is available in both full-time and correspondence course formats and state or self supported forms.
Students can acquire a diploma which demands knowledge of the human, and of morality and religion. With proper guidance, they are able to perform basic religious teaching, preaching and pastoral activities.
The training at the Teacher of religion specialization qualifies the graduates for teaching religion to children, youth and adults; to perform congregational/parochial duties. The training at the Pastoral assistant specialization qualifies the graduates to lead a church community, to perform liturgical events, to preach and to perform basic pastoral activities.
Professor of theology-teacher of divinity: in both full-time and correspondence course forms – depending on the preliminary studies – 2 or 5 seminars, 60-150 credits, state or self supported forms. The purpose of the training is to provide the skills necessary to professors of theology and teachers of divinity who can assist in the different arenas (school, church communities, and adult education) of religious pedagogical education, and religious services.
The qualification of the professor of theology and teacher of divinity entitles one to fill the position of a teacher.
After the MA program, graduates can make further studies at the doctoral program.
The fundamental purpose of theological education is to train the students for theological, teaching or other religious services in the Hungarian Evangelical Fellowship, other denominations or in nondenominational settings. (Our students are able to attain the special denominational and confessional knowledge at different accredited educational institutes maintained by other denominations.)
Our students become acquainted with the important questions of the Christian faith and tradition, the conceptual and scientific systems and the tradition of the Hungarian Evangelical Fellowship and their own denomination. They will acquire the necessary knowledge in pedagogy especially the teaching of religion and learn about the general cultural, social and scientific knowledge of man.
We focus on the knowledge that is obtained through skill development, so the graduates, who show exemplary conduct, can have an influence on the members of their congregations, and young people in particular.
We make an effort to represent the values of the gospel that is for every man and woman; to emphasize social and charity values, and to form an attitude that is dialogue-oriented, showing respect for other denominations, beliefs and convictions.
We are committed to the idea of Jewish-Christian brotherhood, and recognize the significance of understanding the lives of minorities, especially the Roma and all our socially disadvantaged brothers and sisters.
Availability:
Phone: (06-1) 210-5400/137
E-mail: theol@wjlf.hu