Aufbruch ins Theologiestudium
75 percent of new students come from the profession
Who are the new students at the TSC? In 2024, around half of them will come from Switzerland and the other half from Germany. Chinese, Nigerian, and Liechtenstein nationalities are also represented. 75 percent of the new students were employed before their studies, for example as bank clerks or lawyers. The remaining quarter come directly from school with a high school diploma or Matura. The congregational associations from which the new students come include Viva Church Switzerland, FEG Switzerland, FEG Germany, the Salvation Army, and the Evangelical Community Work. «These statistics confirm our long-term trends and the importance of partners inTSC network», says Rector Dr. Benedikt Walker.
Tips for spiritual life
Before the start of their studies, the newly formed study group got to know each other better during the opening days and were spiritually prepared for the new academic year. Because the TSC places great emphasis on holistic theological education, it invited Brother Thomas and Brother Sven from the Christ-Bearers to speak. They shared suggestions for a successful spiritual life. They spoke very openly and personally about the opportunities and challenges of their communal life. They also presented helpful practical exercises, such as liturgical prayers or a particularly slow Bible reading, in which each word is read individually. Their tips from the monastic tradition were received with great interest by the study group.
Personnel changes in the teaching staff
Also newly launched for the 2024/25 academic year isPeter Schneebergeras a lecturer in practical theology. The president of the umbrella organization Freikirchen.ch teaches leadership skills, leadership, and coaching. His 50 percent teaching position is funded by the FEG Switzerland. The lecturer position, funded by the VFMG, is now held by Corina Frank. She has previously served as a guest lecturer in distance learning and, in addition to the online Greek course, also teaches the introduction to Protestant theology and spirituality.
There was a handover of the baton in the office of Deputy Rector: Claudius Buser has reduced his workload and handed over this office after many meritorious years toDr. Dr. Beat SchweitzerThe head of the Communicative Theology program will, as the new Deputy Rector, support the Rector even more closely than before.
«I want to develop a solid theological foundation during my studies so that I can contribute to church work.»
David Seitz (22), distance learning student of Communicative Theology
Dr. Benedikt Walker, Rector TSC
Claudius Buser (left) hands over the office of Deputy Rector of the TSC to Dr. Dr. Beat Schweitzer.
BTh Communicative Theology
Students of the Bachelor’s program in Communicative Theology
BA Theology & Education
Students of the Bachelor’s program in Communicative Theology
BA Theology & Music
Students of the Bachelor’s program in Communicative Theology
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Students of the Bachelor’s program in Communicative Theology
TSC study programs & continuing education
- BThCommunicative Theology(3 years, Bachelor’s degree) – the theology course can be studied in the classroom orDistance learningbe studied.
- BATheology & Education(3 years, Bachelor’s degree) – the versatile theological and pedagogical basic training.
- BATheology & Music(3 years, Bachelor’s degree) – the combination of theological and musical studies that is unique in the German-speaking world.
- TSC annual course(1 year, certificate of participation) – popular as an orientation or preparatory year. Worship focus optional.
- CAS programs(1 year, Certificate of Advanced Studies) from the Institute for Leadership and Community Development.
- GenerationPLUS Academy(2- or 3-day courses, CAS possible) – Further training opportunities for the second half of life
- Online courses(1 or 2 semesters, proof of achievement) – can be individually taken for personal further education.
Interested?
- What’s it like to study at TSC? And would it be something for you? You can find out during free trial days . The next dates are: Tue./Wed. 21/22.10.25 | Fri./Sat. 06/07.03.26 | Tue./Wed. 05/06.05.26
- You can get concise information about the study program via online video conference during the trial sessions . The next dates are: Tue. 23.09.2025 | Thu. 20.11.2025 | Tue. 17.02.26 | Wed. 22.04.26 | Tue. 19.05.26, 6 – 7 p.m.
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