[Translate to Englisch:] General Study Information
What can be studied at the Catholic Faculty of the Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule in Vallendar?
We offer the degree in Theology (Dipl. theol.), the licentiate, (Lic. theol.), the doctorate (Dr. theol.) and the possibility of Habilitation. (Dr. theol. Habil.).
The Phil. Theol. Hochschule is a church and state-recognized academic University in free ownership. All four theological degrees are applying both in the church as well as in state legal areas.
The Phil.-Theol. Hochschule of the Pallottines is located in Vallendar near Koblenz since 1945. Originally it was a theological training centre for young priests of the order of the Pallottines. Since the state recognition (1979) as academic university in free ownership, laity, men and women are being trained as theologians. They find their professional fields as pastoral assistant, religious teachers, in youth and adult education, the media but also in the economy and health system.
Legal and financial sponsor of the Phil.-Theol. Hochschule Vallendar is the Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Vallendar gGmbH. Their partners are the German-speaking province of Pallottines and the Waldbreitbach Franciscan.
What professions are prepared in the courses offered at the Faculty of Theology?
Our university offers primarily a degree course in Catholic theology, which is a theological full time course. This degree course is the normal requirement to become priest or pastoral assistant.
Which entry requirements must be met in order to enrol at the Faculty of Theology?
An application or admission procedure does not exist.
To become a full student, (i.e. to be able to earn a degree), you will need a university entrance admission according to the country-specific university laws, which is typically acquired through the Abitur . However, there are other possibilities to acquire a university entrance admission.
In order to register for a licentiate or doctorate study, a degree of catholic theology or equivalent as well as a sufficient knowledge of the ancient languages must be demonstrated.
The enrolment for non-Catholic students is allowed with permission of the rector.
Foreign applicants must demonstrate a necessary knowledge of the German language in order to register at the university. Further information can be found at study information for foreign students.
How does the enrolment proceed?
The enrolment (matriculation) requires a personal visit at the Studies Office.
The enrolment period is at the end of the previous semester (in February or July) and just before the beginning of the semester (in April or October).
Please discuss the possibility of enrolment with the academic office, if you are unable to meet the scheduled deadlines.
How are credits recognized, which were achieved elsewhere?
The recognition of previous studies is possible if these achievements are demonstrated through graded certificates.
The responsibility for such recognitions lies with the Dean of Studies. You can check in advance which of your achievements will be recognised.
What should you consider for your studies, if you are thinking to engage in the service of the church?
Students who are thinking to engage in the service with the church, particularly as a priest or pastoral assistant, should contact their diocese e.g. through the responsible diocese authority “professions of the Church”.
It is recommended to contact the diocese early, preferably even before the beginning of the studies. This is because the education systems of the dioceses require other training elements (e.g. internships) in addition to the degree courses.
Where can I get more information?
A wide range of information about studying in Vallendar can be found on our website, (e.g. study schedules and study guidelines).
For further questions is available:
• in terms of enrolment: the studies deanery
• in terms of study guidelines and schedules: the academic dean's office or the ASta.
• For specific questions of foreign applicants: the Dean of Studies or Rector
Contact:
Phil.-Theol.Hochschule Vallendar
Pallotistr. 3, 56179 Vallendar
Phone: +49(261)-6402-255 or 260
Fax: +49(261)-6402-300
Email: info(at)pthv.de
Website: www.pthv.de
Information for Foreign Applicants
The Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule of the Pallottines is an academic and state recognized university with private ownership.
Legal and financial sponsor of the Phil.-Theol. Hochschule Vallendar is the Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Vallendar gGmbH. Their partners are the German-speaking province of Pallottines and the Waldbreitbach Franciscan.
We offer a degree course, (degree in Theology) postgraduate studies and the acquisition of academic licentiate and doctorate degrees for all qualified students. All degrees are recognized by the state and church.
Address: Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Vallendar
Pallottistraße 3 D – 56179 Vallendar
Phone: +49(261)-6402-255 or 260
Fax: +49(261)-6402-300
Email: info(at)pthv.de
Website: www.pthv.de
Start of the Semester: Winter semester: 1st of October
Summer semester 1st of April
Would you like to matriculate?
If you are from a non-European country, you will need a residence permit for the Federal Republic of Germany in order to register at the Phil.-Theol. Hochschule.
The steps that lead to a matriculation and a residence permit (if required) are described below:
1. Please send a letter with the following documents to the Phil.-Theol. Hochschule
• home address, diocese (order), university/faculty;
• field of study that you pursue;
• academic degree that you aim for;
• reasons why you intend to study at our faculty;
• expected professional outcome (private, for the Catholic Church);
• planned date for the beginning of the studies (month, year);
• tabular Curriculum Vitae;
• certified copies of the university entrance admission (school leaving certificate);
• certified copies of certificates of previous studies and academic degrees;
• certified copies to give evidence of language examinations in Latin, Greek or Hebrew, if not included in the above certificates. If you are not familiar with one of the three languages, it can be learned at the Phil.-Theol. Hochschule.
• Reference of a church body
2. The required German language skills for entrance admission must be approved by the German language diploma – second level (Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz – Zweite Stufe) or recognized by the minister of education as an equivalent.
Recognised as equivalent are:
• The certificate of German language for university access (Zeugnis der Deutschen Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber, DSH);
• The test: German as foreign language for foreign applicants (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache für ausländische Studienbewerber, TestDaF), with a result showing that all four parts of the test were passed with TestDaF-level IV;
• certificate to declare the suitability of foreign applicants to study at a university in Germany (Feststellungsprüfung);
• certificates of German language skills, which have to be approved by the bilateral treaty or other agreements like the KMK or HRK;
• the small or large German language diploma as well as the certificate of the Goethe institute: Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung = ZOP;
• German language test II (Deutsche Sprachprüfung II) of the language and interpret institute Munich (SDI München);
Further information for entrance admission is available from the university office.
3. If the submitted documentations have been presented complete, the
university will consider whether the requested requirements for the academic studies (degree, licentiate, doctorate) are met or not.
In case of need, the Central Office for Foreign Education in Bonn will review the documents.
4. You should start from your home country to arrange the financing of your studies at the Phil.-Theol. Hochschule. For possible funding are following institutions available:
For scholarship applicants from Africa, Asia:
MISSIO
Postfach 11 10
D – 52012 Aachen
Phone: +49 (241) 75 07
Fax: +49 (241) 75 07 – 3 35
Email: info(at)missio-aachen.de
For scholarship applicants from Latin America :
ADVENIAT
Postfach: 10 01 52
D – 45001 Essen
Phone: +49 (201) 17 56 – 0
Fax: +49 (201) 17 56 – 11
Email: info(at)adveniat.de
For scholarship applicants from Eastern Europe:
RENOVABIS
Domberg 27
D – 85354 Freising
Phone: +49 (81 61) 53 09 – 0
Fax: +49 (81 61) 53 09 – 11
Email: info(at)renovabis.de
For general scholarships applicants:
Kirche in Not/Ostpriesterhilfe
Postfach 1209
D – 61452 Königstein
Phone: +49 (61 74) 2 91 – 0
Fax: +49 (61 74) 34 23; +49 (61 74) 2 91 – 1 95
Email: int.zentrale-kin(at)kirche-in-not.org
For accommodation, meals, medical insurance, tuition fees, clothing, books, pocket money, etc., are approximately € 680.00 per month to estimate.
5. Once you have a commitment from a funding agency, you should
submit a certified copy of the benefit statement to the rector of the university.
6. After the receipt of benefit statement and the review of the submitted
certificates, the university will compose a written confirmation saying, that the matriculation can take place at the specified semester.
7. Once you have received the confirmation of matriculation, submit it
together with the original benefit statement to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in your home country and apply for a student visa.
8. The requested visa will be prepared by the Embassy of the Federal
Republic of Germany and submitted from your home country to the county administration Mayen-Koblenz for granting a residence permit. The residence permit will then be submitted to the German embassy, which will hand out the visa.
9. If you hold a visa you should contact the university immediately and give information about your planned arrival in Germany with date, time and flight number.
General information
The above explanations relate solely to the enrolment at the Phil.-Theol. Hochschule Vallendar.
Issues regarding accommodation are to be arranged by your self. The university shall be glad to help looking for an accommodation but can not guarantee one for every applicant.
For proceeding quickly, it would be helpful if you indicate your address, fax number or email address on which you are available for any further questions.
Contact:
Phil.-Theol.Hochschule Vallendar
Pallotistr. 3, 56179 Vallendar
Phone: +49(261)-6402-255 or 260
Fax: +49(261)-6402-300
Email: info(at)pthv.de
Website: www.pthv.de