Education Master Theology (Pastor)

This master is in dutch.

You choose a Master Theology Pastor (180 EC) because you would like to become a pastor. In that role you can serve in God’s Kingdom in a special way. Traditionally, this university has focused mainly on the Reformed Churches Freedgemaakt, but since 2018 also on the Dutch Reformed Churches (Now together: Dutch Reformed Churches. Meanwhile, Baptisten and members of the PKN also study in the pastor’s master’s program. The master’s can be taken both full-time (3 years) and part-time (6 years).

Master’s program overview

The master’s program in Theology Pastor is complementary to the bachelor’s program. You will be trained to become a professional capable of working as a Reformed theologian in God’s Kingdom, focused on church and society. We therefore place great value on a good academic, spiritual and practical level of training.

The master has a continuous learning line Personal Practical Formation, through which you will be formed and trained to work as a pastor. In addition, you will be offered quite a few in-depth theological modules in the first 2 years of the program. From the very first term, you will do an internship, which provides a special exchange of theory and practice. The third year is your graduation year. In this year you will specialize and do a 10-week final internship. This can also be done abroad. You finish with a research and thesis and a graduation paper.

View the study guide texts at the bottom of this page to get an idea of the courses and program.

Admission and enrollment

To be admitted to the preaching master’s program, it is necessary to enroll by May 1.

To be admitted to the master’s Pastor, you must have one of the following degrees or certificates:

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Utrecht Theological University, which includes the Classical Theology track
• Bachelor’s degree in Theology from TUA, PThU or the ETF (including Biblical Languages)
• Bachelor’s degree in Theology from another university; in this case, a package comparison and possibly a switch package will be determined by the admissions committee.

For students who already have a Master’s degree in Theology (General) from Utrecht Theological University or from another university, there is the option of taking the master’s degree in 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

Registration for the master is via studielink.

When registering we need the following documents from you: (submit via toelatingscommissie@tukampen.nl)

• A motivation letter of approximately 1 A4
• Copies of relevant diplomas and transcripts
• Copy of identity document
• Official passport photo