Introduction

Freien Theologischen Hochschule (FTH) Gießen is a theological school located in Gießen, Germany, with a high academic level and unique educational philosophy. It is committed to the teaching and research of evangelical theology and has trained many professionals working in the fields of missionary work and church.

Overview

Student size: Currently, there are about 200 students enrolled.

Course settings: Provides bachelor's and master's degree courses in "Evangelical Theology". The bachelor's course is generally 3 years long, and the master's course is generally 2 years long.

History and establishment time

The college was founded in 1974 and was originally named "Freie Theologische Akademie". Later, it gradually developed into the current Free Theological College of Gießen.

School strength

Faculty: It has 12 Professors, who have profound academic attainments and rich teaching experience in the field of theology, can provide students with professional guidance and high-quality teaching.

Teaching quality:

The course focuses on combining theological theory with practice. Through classroom lectures, seminars, internships and other teaching methods, it helps students to deeply understand and master theological knowledge, and be able to apply it to practical religious work and social life.

The college has established cooperative relationships with many churches and religious institutions to provide students with internship and practice opportunities, so that students can accumulate valuable practical experience during their studies and improve their professional quality and employment competitiveness.

Scientific research level: The faculty of the college actively carries out scientific research activities in the field of theology, and their research results have had a certain impact in the academic and religious circles, and have contributed to the development of evangelical theology. At the same time, the college also encourages students to participate in scientific research projects to cultivate students' scientific research capabilities and innovative thinking.

Nature of the institution

Private seminary.

Educational philosophy

Emphasizing faithfulness to the Bible, academic research and close integration with practice, focusing on cultivating students' passion for theology and following Jesus Christ, and committed to providing comprehensive education, not only focusing on students' knowledge growth, but also focusing on cultivating students' hearts and morals.

Adhering to the infallibility of the Bible, while advocating historical, literary and philological research on biblical texts, encouraging students to explore theological truths with an open mind to adapt to the development and challenges of modern society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Evangelical theology is the core discipline of the college, covering multiple fields such as biblical studies, dogmatics, church history, systematic theology, practical theology, etc., aiming to cultivate students' systematic understanding and professional literacy of evangelical theology, so that they can engage in related work in the religious field, such as missionary work, church service, theological education, etc.

Key laboratories: No key laboratories in the traditional sense were found in the school.

Department

No clear department was found for this school. Its teaching and research mainly revolve around evangelical theology. Through different course modules and teaching activities, it deeply explores various aspects of theology.

Ranking

No specific ranking information for this school was found.

Expense

Monthly tuition is 175 euros, which includes a semester ticket.

Campus

Campus location: Located in Giessen, Hesse, Germany, the city is a vibrant university town with a superior geographical location. It is only a 30-minute drive from Frankfurt, Germany's aviation and financial center, providing students with rich learning and living resources.

Teaching facilities: The campus is equipped with teaching facilities such as libraries, classrooms, and seminar rooms, providing good conditions for students' study and research.

Living facilities: The living facilities around the school are complete, including dormitories, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, etc., to meet students' daily needs.