About the degree programme

The Bachelor’s degree in Theology provides students with the expertise to work professionally and practically in churches, missions and organizations in Norway and internationally. The first year of study is identical to the one-year Programme in Christianity, Religion, Philosophies of Life and Ethics, see below.

The Bachelor's degree in Theology teaches students about the Christian faith, ethics and beliefs, apologetics, missionary work, diaconia and leadership. You can work as a pastoral care advisor, church educator and manager, depending on which of the three fields of study you choose.

Biblical studies

The degree is aimed at students who are interested in theology from a theoretical and biblical perspective and wish to study the biblical languages of Greek and Hebrew as well as exegete New Testament and Old Testament scriptures. The degree programme also includes church history and systematic theology, and aims to develop students’ skills in working with Biblical scriptures with a view to teaching the Christian faith and practices, ethics and beliefs.

Students can take part in an exchange for one semester in Sweden, Belgium or Germany. The biblical studies qualify students to apply for admission to the Master’s degree in Theology and Religious Studies.

Church development

This is aimed at students who are interested in church work, with a particular focus on leadership and strategy. The field of study covers the subjects of the Old Testament and the New Testament, Greek language and exegesis, and has a particular focus on leadership in

church and missional identity organizations. Theoretical studies are combined with four weeks of work experience in a church.

Students can take part in an exchange for one semester in Sweden or Belgium. The field of study in church development qualifies students to apply for admission to the Master’s degree in Theology and Religious Studies.

Church education

This is aimed at students who want to communicate the great story of the Bible to children and young people and help them interpret their lives in the light of the Christian faith. The subjects covered in this field of study are religious education and church practice, and students will have the opportunity to work as a church educator.

Students can take part in an exchange for one semester in Sweden or Belgium. The field of study in church education qualifies students to apply for admission to the Master’s degree in Theology and Religious Studies, with the programme option of religion, the Master’s degree in Diaconia at VID Oslo, and the Master’s degree in Ecclesiastical Teaching.

Structure of the study programme

In the first year, the majority of students follow the subjects in line with the first year of the Programme in Christianity, Religion, Philosophies of Life and Ethics. This is the year you choose the field of study.
The second year will be a combination of joint subjects and fields of study. In the third year, students choose whether they want to study one semester abroad or if they want to take courses at VID. In the fifth semester, students write a Bachelor’s thesis.

Work possibilities

A Bachelor’s degree in Theology gives students the skills to work professionally and practically in churches, missions and organizations in Norway and internationally. You can work as a pastoral care advisor, church educator, child and youth worker or manager, depending on which field of study you choose. You can gain teaching competence in the

subjects of Christianity, religion, beliefs and ethics if you continue on to a Master's degree and take a practical teaching qualification.