In the study field "Religion and theology", the 6th LKI/EKI level study program is being implemented, which corresponds to the thematic field ‘Religion and theology’ of the Latvian education classification: the academic bachelor's study programme "Theology"(programme code 42221)

Achievable study results:

Knowledge  

• Knows the main areas of theology, their connection and interaction;
• Understands the roots and place of the Lutheran tradition in historical context;
• Understands the interdisciplinary nature of theological research.

• Can explain Christian teaching and life issues in a comprehensible, engaging, systematic manner and in accordance with people's interests and needs, taking into account current events and the experience of society.
• Can systematically and reasonably choose and use modern scientific research methods in theology, select and critically analyse sources of information, independently conduct research work and present its results. 

•  Able to act in the ministry of the Church with appropriate understanding and confidence and to creatively engage in the current processes of society;
• Able to engage in the development of theological science and interdisciplinary research, using the acquired knowledge in the field and general knowledge and skills;
• Able to find an answer based on the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran tradition in the crises and challenges of contemporary society. 

Study Courses and Study Modules	CP
MANDATORY	91
TH110 ICT in Pastoral Care, Research, and Public Life	4
TH111 Research Methods	2
TH140 Foundations in psychology and mental health	4
TH160 English in Pastoral Care	8
TH170 Latvian Language and Culture	2
TH180 World Religions	5
TH150 Management and Leadership	6
TH151 Church Planting and Administration	3
TH100 Civil, Labour, and Environmental Protection	3
TH200 Overview of the Bible	8
TH210 Elementary Biblical Hebrew	8
TH230 Elementary Biblical Greek	8
TH300 Overview of Church History	6
TH400 Overview of Dogmatics	4
TH410 Luther's Pastoral Writings	6
TH500 Overview of Practical Theology	6
TH540 Anthropology of Mission	6
TH520 Introduction to Liturgics	2
LIMITED  ELECTIVES	91
TH220 Pentateuch	6
TH221 Isaiah and the Prophets	6
TH240 Jesus and the Gospels	6
TH241 Pauline Epistles	6
TH310 Early Church History	6
TH330 Reformation History	6
TH401 Dogmatics	6
TH411 Lutheran Confessions	6
TH412 Interconfessional Communication	6
TH421 Introduction to Philosophy and Apologetics	6
TH430 Christian Ethics in Multicultural Communication	6
TH521 Liturgical Studies	6
TH530 Homiletics and Communication	6
TH580 Didactics and Catechesis	4
TH531 Pastoral Care	4
TH700 Independent Assignment I (Research)	1
TH701 Independent Assignment II (Critical Thinking)	2
TH702 Independent Assignment III (Rhetoric)	2
ELECTIVES	10
Elective Study Course I	6
Elective Study Course II	4
Praxis	30
TH600 Church Life Praxis I	8
TH601 Praxis in Discipleship II	8
TH602 Praxis in Pastoral Care III	8
TH603 Specialised Praxis IV	6
State Assessment	18
Bachelor thesis	18
TOTAL	240