Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen

The Free Theological Academy Giessen (FTH) (formerly Free Theological Academy (FTA)) is a state-recognized theological college in Gießen with evangelical coinage.

With around 150 full-time students, it is one of the largest evangelically oriented theological training institutions in German-speaking countries.

The study program includes two modular courses in Protestant theology - a six-semester BA (180 ECTS credits) and a consecutive four-semester MA (120 ECTS credits). External academic achievements in reference sciences can be credited up to a maximum of 20 ECTS.

The prerequisite for admission is the general university entrance qualification or other access authorizations according to the Hessian Higher Education Act (§ 54 HHG). The FTH is currently not eligible to receive a doctoral degree. According to Science FTH, casting is "primarily pastoral staff for their own church"; the "theological work" is "focused on the requirements of free church practice".

60% of the funding comes from donations and 20% from tuition and rental income. As a private university, the FTH receives no state or church benefits.