There are many good reasons to study theology. You may want to work in a religion-related field, be fascinated by Christianity's colourful history and intellectual tradition, or simply wish to better understand your faith. Theological studies are a diverse programme combining several disciplines, each with methods unique to it: biblical theology, historical theology, systematic theology and practical theology. In addition to these, related domains such as the sociology of religions or the science of religions are also taught. The study programme «Theological Studies» enables students to combine theology with other programmes. The programme lasts three years for a Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies and an additional two years for a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. The programme is offered entirely in German and entirely in French. It is also possible to study bilingually. Those wishing to specialise in theology alone should consider the programme «Theology». However, students who wish to place a stronger emphasis on social or interreligious issues can enrol on the programme «Interreligious Studies».

120 ECTS credits + 60 ECTS credits in one or two minor study programmes freely chosen, 6 semesters

https://studies.unifr.ch/go/21 (French)
https://studies.unifr.ch/go/22 (German)

The following Swiss school-leaving certificates grant admission to bachelor programmes at the University of Fribourg:

• Swiss academic Maturity Certificate
• Federal vocational or specialised Baccalaureate + supplementary examination of the Swiss Maturity Commission (passerelle)
• Bachelor Degree from a Swiss university, from an accredited Swiss university of applied sciences (HES/FH) or from a Swiss university of teacher education (HEP/PH)

A complete list of all further recognised Swiss school-leaving certificates is to be found on the webpages of swissuniversities (in French and German only): https://studies.unifr.ch/go/fr-admission-swisscertificates; https://studies.unifr.ch/go/de-admission-swisscertificates
Foreign upper secondary school-leaving certificates are recognised only if they correspond substantially to the Swiss Maturity Certificate. They must qualify as general education. Foreign school-leaving certificates are considered to be general education if, among other things, the last three years of schooling include at least six general education subjects, independent from each other, in accordance with the following list:

1. Language of instruction (at the school)
2. Second language (a foreign language)
3. Mathematics
4. Natural sciences (biology or chemistry or physics)
5. Humanities and social sciences (geography or history or economics/law)
6. Elective (computer sciences or philosophy or an additional language or an additional subject from category 4 or 5)

The general admission requirements to the bachelor programmes at the University of Fribourg for holders of foreign school-leaving certificates as well as the admission requirements for individual countries are to be found on the webpages of swissuniversities: https://studies.unifr.ch/go/en-admission-countries
In addition, applicants with foreign school-leaving certificates must present proof of sufficient language skills in French or German.
All guidelines are available at (only in French and German): https://studies.unifr.ch/go/adm-guidelines

The assessment of foreign school-leaving certificates is based on the «Recommendations for the Assessment of Foreign Upper Secondary School-Leaving Certificates» adopted by the Chamber of universities of swissuniversities on 21.11.2024 (https://studies.unifr.ch/go/swissuniversities24fr; https://studies.unifr.ch/go/swissuniversities24de). The admission requirements are valid for the respective academic year. The Rectorat of the University of Fribourg reserves the right to change these requirements at any time.