Study Theology & Religious Studies in Germany

110 programmes in theology & religious studies at 24 universities in Germany are open to international students; 75% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 1,463 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 646 USD and 1,752 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Theology & Religious Studies programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Evangelical Religion University of Erfurt — 288 USD
Verführer, Ankläger, Gefährte. Der Teufel und seine Dämonen Online RWTH Aachen University — —
Master in Religious Literacy University of Bamberg Master's —
Master in Catholic Theology University of Erfurt Master's —
Master in Catholic Theology RWTH Aachen University Master's —
Bachelor in Religious Studies Heidelberg University Bachelor's 1,611 USD
PhD in Religious Studies Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München PhD —
Bachelor in Christianity and Culture Heidelberg University Bachelor's 1,611 USD
Catholic Religion University of Erfurt — 288 USD
Master in Christian Studies University of Duisburg-Essen Master's —
Bachelor in Evangelical Theology Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Bachelor's —
Master in Theology and Global Development RWTH Aachen University Master's —
Bachelor in Orthodox Theology Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Bachelor's —
Master in Religious Studies University of Erfurt Master's —
Master in Theological Studies Heidelberg University Master's 1,700 USD
Master in Jewish Theology University of Potsdam Master's —
Master in Intercultural Theology (MA) University of Göttingen Master's —
Bachelor in Intercultural Theology (BA) University of Göttingen Bachelor's —
Master in Digital Farming Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences Master's —
Master in Religious Studies Ruhr-Universität Bochum Master's —
Master in Religion, Ethics, and Politics TU Dortmund University Master's —
Master in Protestant Theology Ma University of Bonn Master's 646 USD
Master in Religion in the Public Sphere (Double Degree Option) Leibniz University Hannover Master's —
Master in Protestant Theology Heidelberg University Master's 1,611 USD

Theology & Religious Studies in Germany by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 38 1,611 USD 1,611 USD 1,752 USD
Master's 60 646 USD 1,463 USD 1,752 USD
PhD 2 — — —

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within theology & religious studies

Theology 77 Religious Studies 20 Religion 13

Universities for theology & religious studies in Germany

Study Theology & Religious Studies in Germany: common questions

How many theology & religious studies programmes are there in Germany?
110 theology & religious studies programmes at 24 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a theology & religious studies degree in Germany cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in theology & religious studies in Germany is 1,463 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 646 USD and 1,752 USD per year.
Can I study theology & religious studies in Germany in English?
Yes — 75% of the theology & religious studies programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (83 of 110).
Are any of these theology & religious studies programmes available online?
6 of the 110 programmes in Germany are delivered online or by distance learning.

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