Undergraduate Studies

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE WINTER SEMESTER 2020/21

• Beginn of lecture period:
  Both the lecture period and the orientation week begin on the 2nd November 2020.
• Form of teaching:
  During the Winter Semester 2020/21 hybrid teaching i.e. a mixture of face-to-face and online lectures, classes etc. will take place. Therefore, all students are required to be present on campus in Hermannsburg for all lecture and class days.
  
  In the event of the Corona pandemic worsening, resulting in the implementation of more restrictive infection protection measures, then sole online teaching might temporarily be necessary. Therefore, all students are very strongly advised to bring a personal laptop or PC with them. A smartphone is technically not adequately equipped for participation in online lectures. Students‘ laptops or PCs should be equipped with the latest technology and programmes. FIT students will be given free access to the necessary programmes.

​For further information concerning studying in times of Corona please check here: Corona

INFORMATION ABOUT THE BA STUDY PROGRAMMES

The study programmes at FIT are open to national and international prospective students of all denominations and cultural backgrounds.

The following study programmes are offered:

B.A. Intercultural Theology, Migration and Global Cooperation (ITMGC)

The objective of the degree course ITMGC is to impart sound academic knowledge about the diverse and varying models of Christianity and other religious traditions worldwide. Students learn to analyse the current challenges confronting religious communities in the wake of globalisation and migration, e.g. the interaction of different cultures and religious traditions. They develop their intercultural communication skills as well as their theological and interfaith leadership and organization skills.

B.A. Intercultural Theology and Global Diaconia (ITGD)

The objetive of the degree course ITGD is to impart sound academic knowledge in theology, ethics, diaconia and mission studies. Students acquire qualifications in diaconial and social work, social management, development cooperation as well as organizational, communication and leaderhip skills. The degree course qualifies students for work in intercultural and international social-diaconial, development-oriented and church-related institutions.

B.A. Intercultural Theology, Migration and Congregational Leadership

This study program was discontinued in the summer semester of 2019 and  has been replaced by the degree program Intercultural Theology and Global Cooperation (ITDG, see above). 

B.A. Mission Studies and International Diaconia

This study program was discontinued in the summer semester of 2019 and  has been replaced by the degree program Intercultural Theology and Global Diaconia (ITDG, see above).