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Courses at the Faculty of Theology
You can apply for select courses at bachelor and master’s level within the following subjects:
Bible Studies; General Philosophy; History of the Church; Pastoral Care; Homiletics; Religion and Law: World Theology and Science and Faith
Green Transition; Climate and Sustainability; Critical Development and Policy Planning; Religion and Popular Culture; Kiswahili language course
Coexistence and Conflict Resolution; Islamic texts: Islamic History, Ethics and Law
Kirkegaard's Authorship; Philosophy of Gender; Philosophy of Love; Philosophy of Mental Health; Religion in Crisis; The Good Life; The Ethical Brain; The Making of the Modern Self
Practical Information
Admission requirements and prerequisites
For courses at bachelor level, the same requirements apply for students taking individual courses as for students seeking to apply for a bachelor's degree, for example a gymnasium-level exam in Danish A and English B. Find more information about admission requirements for bachelor students here. In addition, prior knowledge of Latin, Greek or Hebrew is a prerequisite for certain courses.
When applying for elective courses at master’s level and some courses in Theology, African Studies, and Interreligious Islamic Studies, you must hold a professional bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree. Admission to core courses in the master's program in theology requires a bachelor’s degree in theology.
Limited number of students
We have a limited number of places per course, and applicants are selected on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure a spot, there must be vacancies on the course after full degree students have been allocated. The faculty reserves the right to reject qualified applicants if the classes are full, if the subject has been discontinued, if there are too few registrations, or if there are inadequate teaching resources.
Application
You can enroll in a maximum of the equivalent to half of the bachelor's program (90 ECTS) and half of the master's programs (60 ECTS, excluding the master's thesis). However, you can enroll in an unlimited number of elective courses, with a maximum of 1 year structured as full-time education.
We reserve the right to cancel courses if there are too few applicants, inadequate teaching resources, or if other special circumstances arise.
How to apply
You must complete an application form (electronically) for admission to individual courses. Along with the application form, you must upload the necessary documentation to demonstrate that you meet the admission and prerequisite requirements (copies of exam certificates). Applications not accompanied by this documentation will not be considered. If the class has two or more ‘groups’, remember to choose a group, for example group A or group B.
Application deadlines
Application period for courses running from January to June: 1st November – 1st December.
Vacant seats can be applied for in week 4.
Application period for courses running from July to December: 1st May – 1st June
Vacant seats can be applied for in week 34.
You can expect a response to your application in December for Spring courses and in June for Autumn courses.
In case of admission to vacant seats after the registration period, there may be delayed access to teaching materials in the digital learning platform.
Course Materials, Curriculum and Absalon
An overview of the course material and literature will be available on KU's digital learning platform, Absalon. It is the course instructor’s responsibility or the institute to upload course material. You can access Absalon through KUnet.
Old course pages on Absalon are automatically archived and will no longer appear in your course overview. Spring courses are archived on November 1st, and fall courses are archived on July 1st. You can find your archived course rooms on Absalon under Courses > All courses > Past enrollments. If you unsubscribe from a course, you will no longer have access to the course room.
The teaching materials may be in digital or physical format. Most books can be found at Academic Books at South Campus.
University of Copenhagen Library
As a student, you automatically have access to all the library's licensed online resources. You can activate your account by registering as a user at The Royal Danish Library.
Campus libraries also organize courses and events that you are welcome to sign up for. For example, you can participate in online courses on research practices, assistance with Zotero, etc. You can also sign up for the library's Absalon room, where you have access to library courses. Additionally, you can visit the University library's branch at South Campus, KUB South Campus.
You can also receive academic guidance and borrow books from the Faculty of Theology Library, and the Center for African Studies Library Both link to our intranet and are therefore only active upon enrollment.
Exam Results and Transcripts
You will find exam results on KUnet under Self-Service. You can print transcripts yourself via Self-Service. If you need a certified transcript, please contact uddannelsesservice@teol.ku.dk.
The First Exam and Number of Exam Attempts
You are automatically registered for the exam (first attempt) when you register for a course. It is possible to take the same exam up to three times if it is not passed on the first attempt. Note that all three exam attempts must be completed within 1 year.
Exam Information for Elective Courses in Theology
Registration for additional exam attempts is done via email to evu@teol.ku.dk. Remember to provide us with your KU username, course name, and semester.
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Spring courses and short courses in January |
Short courses in May/June |
Autumn courses and short courses in August |
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Registration deadline |
1st December |
1st December |
1st June |
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Exam submission deadline |
Thursday in Week 22 |
15th August |
Thursday in Week 51 |
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Re-exam registration deadline |
Wednesday in Week 29 to Wednesday in Week 30 |
1st September |
Wednesday in Week 4 to Wednesday in Week 5 |
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Re-exam submission deadline |
1st September |
1st October |
1st February |
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Registration deadline for the next exam attempt |
Wednesday in Week 37 to Wednesday in Week 38 (Winter exam period) |
Wednesday in Week 37 to Wednesday in Week 38 |
Wednesday in Week 10 to Wednesday in Week 11 (Summer exam period) |
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Submission deadline for the next exam attempt |
Thursday in Week 51 |
Thursday in Week 51 |
Thursday in Week 22 |
Exam Information for All Other Courses
The links below lead to our intranet and are therefore only active upon enrollment.
Exams for bachelor courses in theology
Exams for master courses in theology
Exams for Interreligious Islamic Studies
Withdrawing from Exam Attempts
You can withdraw from an exam attempt by emailing evu@teol.ku.dk.
Withdrawal from exam attempts during the regular period (June and January) must be done from Wednesday to Wednesday in weeks 10-11 for summer exams and from Wednesday to Wednesday in weeks 37-38 for winter exams.
Submission of Exam Assignments in Digital Exam
The links below lead to our intranet and are therefore only active upon enrollment.
All written assignments are submitted via the digital exam portal. You can read more about Digital Exam on KUnet.
Writing Guidelines
The links below lead to our intranet and are therefore only active upon enrollment.
Writing guidelines for theology, Kierkegaard, Interreligious Islamic Studies, religion and law
Writing guidelines for African Studies
Exam Requirements - Curriculum and Scope
Exam requirements are outlined in the study curricula for theology and Interreligious Islamic Studies, as well as the study curriculum for African Studies.
The tuition fees are
- DKK 3,750 per 7.5 ECTS course.
- DKK 7,500 per 15 ECTS course.
Invoice
Once you have been admitted to a course, you will either receive an invoice in your e-box or the invoice will be sent to your employer (if you have provided their information). If you do not receive an invoice, please contact evu@teol.ku.dk with the course title.
Payment Terms
The tuition fee covers the costs of teaching and includes 3 exam attempts per course. The payment entitles you to attend classes in the semester for which you have paid. It is not possible to transfer your spot to someone else or defer your enrollment to a later semester if you are unable to attend. The price does not include expenses for teaching materials.
You can take the exam up to one year after payment, but if you would like to attend classes again, you will need to pay again.
Access to the university's intranet and classrooms is not possible until your payment is registered.
The deadline for timely payment is stated on the invoice. If you do not pay before the payment deadline, you risk losing your spot on the course.
The government subsidy for the operation of open education is revised annually. Participants must therefore be aware of possible adjustments to the tuition fee.
You can request a refund of the tuition fee within the following deadlines. After these dates, we will no longer refund the tuition fee.
- August 31 for Autumn courses
- January 31 for Spring courses
- July 31 for short courses in August
Requests for refunds must be made in writing via email to evu@teol.ku.dk - remember to include your KU username and course information.
Student Card
The campus buildings are open until 4:00 PM. If you need access after opening hours, you can order a student card. Once your payment for a single course is registered, you will receive an email with login details for KU's IT system. After that, you can log in to KUnet, upload a photo via Self-Service – ID card – Upload photo, and order a student card.
Note that it may take up to 5 business days for your payment to be registered in our systems. Once you order your student card, you will receive an email from KU-IT with information on where to collect it within 10-15 days.
If you have questions about the card, create a service desk case at www.serviceportal.ku.dk. Click on 'Create Ticket' - System Access and ID Card.
You can contact KU-IT Support for other queries.
IT for Students
As a student, you will need access to various IT applications. Access to the following IT solutions is contingent upon your course payment being registered, allowing you to log in to KUnet.
If you experience technical issues, such as problems logging in even after payment, we recommend contacting KU-IT Support.
KU Username
If you are studying at the University of Copenhagen for the first time, you will receive a personalized KU username and PIN code by mail. The username consists of three letters and three numbers, e.g., abc123. You will use your KU username to log in to KUnet.
KUnet
As a student, you have access to the University of Copenhagen's intranet, KUnet. On KUnet, you will find all relevant course information on your course information page. You will also find the Self-Service portal on KUnet, where you can view your teaching and exam enrollment, order student cards, see your exam results, etc. If you have trouble logging in, you can get help here: Help for login – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)
Absalon
At the University of Copenhagen, all courses are entered in Absalon, which is KU's virtual learning environment. Each course has its own page or ‘group room’. You are automatically enrolled in the relevant group room when you are admitted.
You can access Absalon via KUnet as a link in the menu under "My System Accesses." You can also access Absalon directly via https://absalon.ku.dk, when you log in with your KU username.
KUmail
As a student, you receive your own personal email account. Your personal email address, also called KUmail, is your KU username followed by @alumni.ku.dk (e.g., abc123@alumni.ku.dk). All official emails from KU are sent to your KUmail, so it is important to check it regularly. You access KUmail via KUnet.
You can read more about KUmail on your course’s information page on KUnet under the category "Campus and Student Life" –"IT and Support" – click on KUmail. Here, you can also find a guide to forwarding KU emails to your private email account.
Schedule
Autumn courses start at the beginning of September, while spring courses start at the beginning of February. However, there are some courses that start earlier. You can view the time, location, course instructor, and course description on the course page in the course database under "View Schedule."
Internet at South Campus
At South Campus, you can access Eduroam, a free wireless network available to students, researchers, and employees at universities around the world and at KU, accessible through laptops and/or mobile phones. To access the Eduroam network, you need your KU username and password. You can read more about Eduroam on KUnet on your course’s study information page under the category "Campus and Student Life" –"IT and Support" – click on Wireless Network.
The address for South Campus is:
The Faculty of Theology,
Karen Blixens Plads 16
2300 Copenhagen S.
You can find a map of South Campus (pdf) here. On the map, you will locate our area in buildings 6B, 7C, 8B, and 9A.
Classroom
Once you have been admitted to a course, you can find the room number in the schedule link on the course page courses.ku.dk.
The room number is formatted in three parts, for example: 6B.0.22. The first number indicates the building (in this case, building 6B), the middle number indicates the floor (here, ground floor), while the last number indicates the room number (here, room 22). If it's your first time attending a class, we recommend arriving early, as it may take some time to find the room.
Parking
To park at South Campus, you need to register your car via this link. You must have paid the course fee and thus have an open enrollment at the University of Copenhagen. You must register your car every semester.
“Your Parking" controls the parking areas on South Campus, and if your car is not registered, you risk receiving a fine. Once your car is registered, parking is free.
Karen Blixens Vej has two-hour parking, while Njalsgade has metered parking. Both parking areas are owned by the City of Copenhagen.
Contact
Courses at the Faculty of Theology
evu@teol.ku.dk
Tel: +45 35 32 36 01