Discover your spiritual heritage
Germany is the land of the Reformation.
It was here that the Protestant faith took on its definitive form and transformed an entire continent. And from that day until now German theology has had a profound impact on Christian communities all over the world, including yours.
So why not consider spending (four months) studying theology at the leading evangelical theological seminary in Germany, the Giessen School of Theology (Freie Theologische Hochschule)? For over 1500 students the Giessen School of Theology has provided the ideal setting to prepare for ministry. It could be a great place for you, too!
Come and join us!
Discover the giessen school of theology
A place to grow in faith and knowledge.
The Giessen School of Theology is a fully-accredited private university in the heart of Germany (north of Frankfurt) offering a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. program in theology. It was founded in 1974, it is now the largest evangelical seminary in Germany with a faculty of 17 professors and 230 students. GST is known for its academic rigor, its commitment to the authority of the Bible, and the fine pastors and scholars it produces.
„When you come to the Giessen School of Theology, you will be studying with some of the most competent evangelical professors in Germany. Studying in a post-Christian context shows that mission and evangelism is an essential part of the task of the church.“
Dr. Eckhard Schnabel, Emeritus Professor of New Testament
Discover your Program
Schedule Aug 24th – Dec 18th 2026
- Orientation Week (Aug 24th – Aug 28th)
- Module 1: Reformation Tour (Sep 28th – Oct 2nd)
- Module 2: History of German Theology (Oct 12th – Dec 18th)
- Module 3: Islam and the West (Oct 12th – Dec 18th)
- Module 4: Exegesis – The New Testament (Oct 12th – Dec 18th)
- Module 5: Intensive German Course (Aug 31st – Sep 25th)
- 30 other optional modules in German
Join us for four months of learning that will make you hungry for more. After a weekend getting to know your fellow students, you‘ll spend four weeks studying the German language.
After that you‘ll get on a bus and spend a week touring some of the most important sites in German church history (New Reformation Tour). You‘ll consider the impact of the past and reflect on the future of the Church in Germany.
Then you will join the rest of the student body for three months of study during the regular fall semester at GST. Course credit is generally available through your sending institution.
Registration Deadline: May 1st, 2026.
Discover germany on the new reformation tour
with GST professors from Sep 28th – Oct 2nd 2026
It was here that the Protestant faith took on its definitive form and transformed an entire continent. And from that day until now German theology has had a profound impact on Christian communities all over the world, including yours.
So why not consider spending (four months) studying theology at the leading evangelical theological seminary in Germany, the Giessen School of Theology (Freie Theologische Hochschule)? For over 1500 students the Giessen School of Theology has provided the ideal setting to prepare for ministry. It could be a great place for you, too!
Come and join us!
Fees/Costs
Tuition: € 2.000
(approx. $ 2.350 / £ 1.750)
Room & Board: € 2.800, i.e. € 700 per month
(approx. $ 3.300 / £ 2.500)
New Reformation Tour: € 1.000
(approx. $ 1.200 / £ 900)
Total*: € 5.800
(approx. $ 6.800 / £ 5.200)
*not including airfare to the International Airport Frankfurt, Germany. Estimate: prices and exchange rates may vary.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about studying or applying or need help finding accommodation in Gießen, please get in touch with Niki Li. She is responsible for our international office. You can contact her either by email or WhatsApp. We look forward to hearing from you!
Niki Li
International Office
li@fth.de
Applications open: Mid-November 2025
Living in Germany
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