Frequently Asked Questions About the Bachelor's Degree Program

On this page, students can find answers to many questions which may arise during their bachelor's degree program. Various information applie to all bachelor's degree program students; specific questions and answers differentiate between those who study within the pilot project and those who study within the Teacher Training Act 2009.

Who can I talk to if I have no clue about my studies or the faculty? Who can I ask questions NOT related to my studies?

The student representatives of the department provide help and answers to any and all students and those who are in need of coffee. They reside in the room at the end of the hallway opposite the lockers downstairs.

Do I adhere to the pilot project's regulations or the TTA 2009?

This depends on the date of your enrolment: if you enrolled before the winter semester 2011/ 2012, you abide by the pilot project regulations; any student who enrolled after that winter semester abide by the TTA 2009 regulations.

As a freshman, when do I have to enroll for a bachelor's degree program?

You may find information about the deadlines and the modus operandi of the enrollment here.

Am I required to register for courses and examinations?

Yes. You must register all of your classes AND(!) exams via the QISPOS portal during the registration period. Examinations are registered via the QISPOS portal or per registration document. For further information, please consult the page for students in the BA program, the bulletin board across from the dean's office as well as the board outside room 110.

Attention: classes and exams will only count for ECTS at the end of the semester if you previously registered them. No classes and no degree-relevant examinations can be registered once the registration period ends.

Do I have to register classes via the LSF portal also?

In order to facilitate the allocation of students into their classes, please register all classes via the LSF portal before the start of the new semester. Some classes with low capacity will limit the registration to a certain amount of students; thus, you must register for those classes either on 15^th September or as of 10^th March via the LSF portal. Otherwise, you cannot attend those classes.

What language competences do I have to attain during my bachelor's degree program?

This depends on which master's of education degree program you plan to apply to after you receive your bachelor's degree. As a condition of application for the master's degree to teach at higher-level secondary and comprehensive secondary schools, you must complete either the qualifying examination in Greek and Latin or Hebrew. It is strongly recommended to begin studying these languages as early in your bachelor's program as possible so that you can apply this knowledge in the various courses you take. For the abovementioned master's program it is also expected that you will demonstrate participation in a course in the area of "New Testament" for which you will have to complete an introductory seminar that includes Greek. You may complete the other master's of education programs (teaching in primary schools, in lower-level secondary, mid-level secondary and comprehensive secondary schools or vocational colleges) without demonstrating knowledge of ancient languages.

Do I have to study the modules of the program in the order as preset by its examinations regulations?

We recommend students to abide by the preset order; in the end, the choice is effectively up to the students themselves. Do attend the module general introduction during your first semester. Intermediate modules require students to have completed various basic modules first.

Can I extend one module for more than two semesters?

Yes, you can extend one module for more than two semester. Do consider though that it becomes tougher and more time-consuming to prepare for the final module examination if the course you attended lies long in the past.

When can I begin to study for the intermediate modules?

Take a closer look at the examination regulations of your program, they contain the requirements for the study of the intermediate modules; this usually means the successful completion of various basic modules. When in doubt, please contact the lecturer of the class you attend.

When can I register my final module examination?

Registration is possible if all requirements, including the successful completion of all courses within that module, are met. Then the registration via the QISPOS portal is possible.

Where can I find the dates to register for a final module examination (in form of a written examination or an oral examination) and how do I go about registering the examination?

Dates and the examination block dates for all final module examinations (either written examination or oral examination) can be found here and posted outside room 110. Important tips can be found on the bulletin board opposite the dean's office. Please fill in the registration document as far as possible and have your first supervisor as well as your responsible module commissary sign it. Six weeks ahead of the examination date, all necessary registration documents - of your respective exam - have to be handed in at the Study and Exam Office of Faculty 01. Written examinations in bachelor's degree programs (pilot project) are registered via a registration document, whereas all bachelor's degree programs (TTA 2009) are registered via the QISPOS portal.

How do I register a final module examination in the form of a term paper?

Talk to the lecturer of the class that inspired you to write your term paper. Please fill in the registration document as much as you can and have your supervisor as well as your responsible module commissary sign it.

I failed my Final Module Examination in my first try. Must I redo the entire module?

Only the final module examination must be redone. Examinations Office I provides information about re-sits; only available in German.

I failed a written examination/ an introductory or advanced ternm paper which counts as a degree-relevant examination, though it is NOT a final module examination. Must I redo the respective course in its entirety?

These performances are linked to the registered course in the QISPOS portal. Thusly, if you fail, you have to perform once more in a new course. Often re-sits are possible for written exams.

When can I start to write my bachelor's thesis in the subject of protestant religious studies? (Applies to all bachelor's degree program students within pilot project)

Zwei-Fach-Bachelor: requires 55 ECTS before the bachelor’s thesis. The thesis can be written in the context of the two intermediate modules.

When can I start to write my bachelor's thesis in the subject of protestant religious studies? (Applies to all bachelor's degree program students within TTA 2009)

The topic of your bachelor's thesis will be made available to you as soon as all basic modules have been passed successfully.

How do I find a supervisor for my bachelor's thesis?

Talk to the lecturer of the class and discuss its connection to your thesis. Discuss matters further with them during an appointment.

How do I register my bachelor's thesis?

The registration process starts with the Examinations Office I; its homepage provides information here. Only available in German. The registration document must be signed by your supervisor.

I am enrolled in a bachelor's degree program (pilot project). Is it possible to already study modules of a master's degree program at the end of my bachelor's degree program?

Yes, you can study a module of your Master's degree program ahead of schedule, though you do need to fetch the document 'Zusatzmodul' from the Examinations Office I. Contact your responsible official [de]. To do so, students need to have successfully completed the basic modules. Alternatively, you can choose to claim credits as per the framework of the extra-curricular coursework, which accounts toward your master of education; a completion of your master's degree program exams in accordance with the extra-curricular studies is not possible.

I am enrolled in a Bachelor Degree according to TTA 2009. Is it possible to study courses of master's degree programs at the end of a bachelor's degree program?

You can choose to claim credits as per the  extra-curricular coursework, which accounts toward your Master of Education; a completion of your Master Degree Program exams in connection to extra-curricular studies is not possible.

Which internships must I complete during my study program? (Applies to all bachelor's degree program students within pilot project)

You can find an overview of required internships here. Only available in German.

What internships are required during my studies? (Applies to all bachelor's degree program students within TTA 2009)

The homepage of the ZfL (Center for Teacher Training) offers an overview about all necessary internships. Only available in German.