Faculty of Theology

About us

The Faculty of Theology builds upon the cultural and educational traditions of higher theological and philosophical studies which originated in the early 19th century. In its research and teaching activities, the faculty focuses on theology and philosophy as well as social work and education. Emphasis is put on the Christian ethical and social values and applicants can choose from a range of bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes, as well as lifelong learning programmes. Its graduates find employment both in church organisations aimed at training, educational and cultural activities, as well as the public sector, especially as social workers in social care and educators at centres for leisure activities.

Each USB faculty offers courses in English and other foreign languages for exchange students as well.

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Faculty of Theology

University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Kněžská 410/8
370 01 České Budějovice

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Admission and entrance exams

The application process usually runs during Spring for programmes beginning in October. Most faculties accept applications until the end of March or April (some even until mid-May). Check faculty websites for specific dates. You need to apply in time to be able to take part in admission exams and provide documents proving your prior education.

The concrete requirements and conditions of admission depend on the faculty and the particular degree programme. Detailed application procedures are published on the faculty websites.

Degree studies pursued in the Czech language are free of charge. Tuition fees may apply to foreign-language programmes (see programme descriptions in the section Study at USB). There is an application fee of 500 CZK (approx. EUR 20). The students of the University of South Bohemia may benefit from various scholarships and bursaries.

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Additional information

The Faculty of Theology was founded in 1991 as a part of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice. It builds upon the cultural and educational traditions of the higher theological and philosophical studies in the town which originated in the early nineteenth century. Theological education in South Bohemia has been connected with the Catholic Diocese of České Budějovice since its beginning in the nineteenth century. Since 1991, the diocesan bishop of České Budějovice has been by statute the moderator of the Faculty of Theology at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, in the Czech Republic.

In its research and teaching activities, the Faculty of Theology focuses on theology and philosophy as well as social work and education, where the emphasis is put on Christian ethical and social values.

Faculty graduates are employed both in church organizations aimed at training, educational and cultural activities, as well as in the public sector, especially as social workers in social care and educators at centres for leisure activities.