Göttingen: New bachelor's degree programs start in winter 2025/26!

Göttingen: New bachelor's degree programs start in winter 2025/26!

From the winter semester of 2025/26, the University of Göttingen will expand its range of courses with the introduction of three new bachelor's degree programs, including a bachelor's degree in intercultural theology. This underlines the institution as a pioneer at a time when globalization has changed the forms of world Christianity.

The Bachelor's degree program "Interdisciplinary Physics" runs over four years and is a unique offer in Germany. Students can choose from seven minor subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Philosophy and Economics. 25% of the study time is dedicated to deepening the minor subject. The target group are those students who want to combine physics with other disciplines. In addition, a bachelor's degree in law is starting, which will be offered from the summer semester of 2025.

Intercultural Theology in Focus

The bachelor's degree program "Intercultural Theology" is designed as a three-year, English-language program that imparts knowledge about Christianity in various cultural and religious contexts. uni-goettingen.de emphasizes that this training is aimed specifically at pastors of migrant communities, as well as employees in diaconal institutions as well as women and members of ethnic or sexual minorities.

Graduates of the program should be able to work in communities and educational institutions in a context-sensitive manner. In recent years, theology has developed significantly in order to meet the requirements of a plural society. Loud uni-goettingen.de It is crucial that students gain experience abroad at cooperating theological institutions.

Study advice and information days

The university invites interested parties to information days on March 10 and 11, 2025 to find out more about the new programs. The student advisory service is set up for all three new bachelor's degree programs. Dr. Yvonne Lips from the Faculty of Physics, Elena Romashko from the Faculty of Theology and the study office of the Faculty of Law are available to anyone interested:

• Dr. Yvonne Lips, Fakultät für Physik, Tel.: +49 551 39-26833, E-Mail: yvonne.lips@phys.uni-goettingen.de
• Elena Romashko, Theologische Fakultät, Tel.: +49 551 39-27151, E-Mail: Elena.Romashko@theologie.uni-goettingen.de
• Juristische Fakultät, Studienbüro, Tel.: +49 551 39-27390, E-Mail: studieren@jura.uni-goettingen.de

In summary, it can be said that the University of Göttingen takes into account the cultural diversity of Christianity and the need for intercultural communication with its new degree programs. This commitment is complemented by the master’s program “Intercultural Theology” offered by the Faculty of Theology. It prepares students to operate in an increasingly globalized and interfaith environment. Further information on admission requirements and program content is available here Studium.de available.