Theologische Hochschule Reutlingen / Reutlingen School of Theology

What Theologische Hochschule Reutlingen / Reutlingen School of Theology does

Theologische Hochschule Reutlingen (THR), also operating as Reutlingen School of Theology (RST), is a state-recognized University of Applied Sciences of the Evangelisch-methodistische Kirche (United Methodist Church), headquartered at Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 31 in Reutlingen, Germany. Founded in 1877 as the Preachers' Seminary of the Evangelical Association, the institution achieved federal accreditation in 2005 and adopted its current name in 2008. It serves approximately 140 students across four core academic programs: a three-year Bachelor of Theology, a two-year Master of Theology with emphasis on Methodism and Practical Theology, a part-time Master of Christian Spirituality for working professionals, and a Bachelor of Social Work and Diakonia (also offered as a dual study format). Continuing education is delivered through Clinical Pastoral Education (KSA) courses, the public Studium Generale lecture series, online lectures, and the annual academic journal Theologie für die Praxis. Research activity is anchored by the biennial Forum Forschung and the Central Archives of the United Methodist Church in Germany, and the on-site library holds over 50,000 theology volumes.

The institution operates on a hybrid funding model combining tuition (EUR 250 per semester, with students contributing two hours of weekly labor to the library or garden), mandatory semester contributions (EUR 87.50 plus a EUR 5 student council fee), donations and a EUR 500,000 building-fund target, government and foundation grants, and an operating subsidy from the United Methodist Church in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Distribution is direct-enrollment based, with international applicants routed through the Ausländerstudienkolleg Konstanz (ASK) for credential certification. Recent strategic activity has centered on a EUR 8+ million campus modernization completed in 2024 (financed via EUR 6.5M in bank loans plus EUR 1M+ in grants) and on leadership succession (Prof. Dr. Jonathan Reinert's indefinite election in 2024; PD Dr. Christine Siegl's appointment to the Diakoniewissenschaften chair in October 2026). THR is the only United Methodist theological higher education institution in German-speaking Europe.

Name

Theologische Hochschule Reutlingen / Reutlingen School of Theology

Legal name

Theologische Hochschule Reutlingen

Website

https://th-reutlingen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Theologische Hochschule Reutlingen is a state-recognized United Methodist theological university in Reutlingen, Germany, serving about 140 students with bachelor and master programs in theology, Christian spirituality, and social work/diakonia.

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Higher Education / Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Religious Organizations (8131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA), Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Pastoral ministry training
• Social work programs
• Christian spirituality studies
• Clinical pastoral education

Headquarters

HQ city

Reutlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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B2C

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Semester tuition of EUR 250 per student. Students commit to 2 hours weekly work in library or garden to keep tuition low.
2. Semester Contributions: Mandatory semester contribution of EUR 87.50 for canteen and student services support, plus EUR 5 student council contribution per semester.
3. Endowment Fund Collection: Support collection for worldwide Methodist theological education endowment fund, supporting theological training outside USA through United Methodist Church global initiative.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Building fund donations for campus construction project exceeding 8 million EUR, with 500,000 EUR sought from donations for comprehensive renovation and new student housing construction.

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Core offering

Theologische Hochschule Reutlingen is a state-recognized University of Applied Sciences of the United Methodist Church that delivers accredited Bachelor and Master degree programs in Theology, a Master in Christian Spirituality, and a Bachelor in Social Work and Diakonia, along with Clinical Pastoral Education (KSA) courses and continuing education for pastors and church workers. The institution combines academic theological instruction with spiritual formation, German-language and international student cohorts, and academic research output through its journal and research forum. Approximately 140 students are enrolled across programs that begin each winter term in October.

Product overview

Theologische Hochschule Reutlingen is a state-recognized university of the United Methodist Church offering a portfolio of theological and social work academic programs. The core educational offerings include Bachelor and Master programs in Theology, a Master in Christian Spirituality, and a Bachelor in Social Work and Diaconia, alongside continuing education in Clinical Pastoral Education (KSA). The institution supports its academic mission through public lecture series (Online-Vorlesungen, Studium Generale), the annual academic journal 'Theologie für die Praxis', the biennial Forum Forschung research conference, and the Reutlinger Forum annual conference. The school serves approximately 140 students and operates as the only United Methodist theological higher education institution in German-speaking Europe.

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Products and services

• Bachelor Theologie Three-year Bachelor program providing foundational theological education covering Biblical Languages, Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, Church History, Systematic Theology, and Practical Theology, preparing students for ministry in church and society.
• Master Theologie Two-year Master program with advanced studies in all theological disciplines, special emphasis on Methodism and Practical Theology, focused on preparation for pastoral ministry. Internationally recognized degree enabling further academic study.
• Master Christliche Spiritualität Part-time professional Master's program focused on Christian spirituality in the context of various religions and cultures, offering advanced theological education with emphasis on practical spiritual formation for working professionals.
• Bachelor Soziale Arbeit und Diakonie Bachelor program in Social Work and Diaconia combining theological education with practical social work competencies, preparing students for professional ministry in social and diaconal settings. Available as full-time and dual study format.
• Klinische Seelsorgeausbildung (KSA-Kurse) Clinical Pastoral Education courses providing specialized training in pastoral care and counseling for church ministry, including topics such as blessing ceremonies and funeral services.
• Theologie für die Praxis (Theological Journal) Annual academic journal publishing theological research, forum presentations, inaugural and farewell lectures, and reviews, covering topics relevant to contemporary theology and practice.
• Forum Forschung Biennial research forum bringing together young and established scholars connected to the Methodist church and theological research to present projects and engage in academic discourse.
• Studium Generale Public lecture series open to the broader community, offering interdisciplinary topics and cultural events across Reutlingen universities.
• Reutlinger Forum Annual conference combining theology and social work perspectives, addressing contemporary challenges and providing orientation in times of crisis.

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bethanien Diakonissen-StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Cooperation partner for 'Sternenkinder' professional conference on social and diaconal work in accompanying families after pregnancy loss. Joint event held at THR with approximately 80 participants from medical, sociological, theological perspectives.
• Ausländerstudienkolleg Konstanz (ASK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial channel for international student university entrance qualification certification. International students applying to any University of Applied Sciences in Baden-Württemberg must obtain ASK certificate through this institution before applying to THR.
• University of TuebingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational cooperation partner allowing students supplementary studies in specific fields of interest. University houses largest theological library in Germany, located only ten miles from THR campus.
• Seth Mokitimi Methodist SeminaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African exchange partner for study abroad semester opportunities. Theology students complete international study terms at this Methodist seminary in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
• Prof. Dr. Dion A. ForsterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMethodist theologian from Amsterdam who presented at THR Forum Forschung 2025 on 'Perfection and the Common Good: A Wesleyan Framework for Public Theology in Times of Crisis'. Represents international academic network collaboration.
• United Methodist Church (Worldwide)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal church affiliation. THR serves as theological education institution for German-speaking Europe. Supporting international endowment fund collection (April-May 2026) to fund theological education outside USA. In one African bishop's region: 3 of 400 pastors have bachelor's and 1 has master's degree.

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Key risks6 records

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