Specialist German courses for theology students & clergy
Are you a priest preparing for office or your theology course in Austria, Germany or Switzerland? Do you already have B1 level German or are currently living and working as a priest in a German-speaking country, and would like to expand your language skills? Are you a Sister or Brother and need German for carrying out your duties in a religious community?
Whatever your religious profession: At the Österreich Institut, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our long-standing and unique online language programme for priests and clergy is the perfect way to prepare yourself for the various challenges that arise from carrying out pastoral and caritative work abroad. Our courses are not only focused on providing efficient teaching, but intricately tailored to your own individual requirements.
What to expect from our specialist language courses
Our highly specialised language courses prepare you specifically for situations in your field of work. The basis for this is a technical language reader featuring specifically developed learning materials (included in the course price). Using selected theological and philosophical writings, you will learn specific terminology and typical job-specific phrases. You will expand and consolidate your vocabulary with targeted reading and listening comprehension exercises. Other core aspects of the course include:
- Reading traditional prayers and Christian scriptures in German
- Reading, understanding and writing sermons and related texts
- Holding professional conversations in German
- Applying new vocabulary in a working environment
Specialist language group courses for institutions
Are you working in a domestic or foreign diocese or religious order and looking for a suitable German course for a group of priests or nuns? We’re more than happy to put together a fully individualised group course to help your employees develop the skills needed to confidently navigate the linguistic challenges arising in their professional environment. Simply contact us for a personal consultation!
Mrs Gruber-Tschida, Managing Director of the Österreich Institut, on the initiative’s background:
"It is important to us to bring our programme to Austrian dioceses and religious communities as well as to priests worldwide. We recognise the challenges, which range from understanding regional dialects and the necessary technical terms to getting to know the various aspects of living in Austria and intercultural communication."
Das erwartet Sie in unseren Fachsprachenkursen
Entscheiden Sie selbst, wie intensiv und in welchem Umfeld Sie lernen möchten: Im Individualkurs richten wir uns ganz nach Ihnen und Ihren persönlichen Zielen. Im Gruppenkurs profitieren Sie vom Austausch mit Ihren Kurskolleg:innen.
Zentrales Ziel aller Kurse ist das Verbessern Ihrer Kommunikationsfähigkeiten, damit Sie sich möglichst schnell in der Fachsprache der Gesundheits- und Pflegeberufe zurechtfinden. Unsere langjährige Expertise ermöglicht es uns, professionelle Lernmaterialien zusammenzustellen, die genau darauf ausgelegt sind. So trainieren Sie gezielt jene Fähigkeiten und Themen, die im Joballtag gebraucht werden.
Fachsprachenkurse als Gruppenkurse für Unternehmen
Unsere Kurse richten sich nicht nur an Einzelpersonen, sondern auch an Unternehmen. Sie suchen einen Deutschkurs für mehrere Ihrer Mitarbeiter:innen oder das ganze Team? Gerne stellen wir einen individuellen Gruppenkurs für Sie zusammen, um Ihre Mitarbeiter:innen optimal auf die Herausforderungen im Arbeitsalltag vorzubereiten. Kontaktieren Sie uns für eine persönliche Beratung!
What our graduates say
Book your online trial session now!
Want to find out more about our way of teaching? Simply register for a free online trial unit! Depending on your existing language skills, you can choose between a regular trial unit for everyday German or a specialist language course (from level B1).
Buchen Sie gleich Ihre Online-Probeeinheit!
Sie möchten unser Institut und unseren Unterricht kennenlernen, bevor Sie sich für einen Kurs entscheiden? Melden Sie sich einfach für eine kostenlose Online-Probeeinheit an! Je nach Sprachniveau haben Sie die Wahl zwischen einer Einheit für Alltagsdeutsch oder einem Fachsprachenkurs (empfohlen ab Niveau B1).
Teaching excellence: German courses at the Österreich Institut
The Österreich Institut is your first address for innovative German courses for every level, taught by the best language experts. Discover our course catalogue featuring a wide range of German courses: from language lessons for private individuals to tailor-made Business German courses for companies, all of which can be completed either online or face-to-face at one of our many locations. Not sure about your level of German? Our placement test will help you determine your level instantly – from A1 to C2. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
