Theologische Hochschule Reutlingen

The Theological College Reutlingen (THR) is an ecumenically and internationally oriented, state-recognized university. It is administered by the United Methodist Church in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, which are part of the worldwide United Methodist Church are.

As a state-recognized university, the Theological University Reutlingen performs a general educational mission in church and society and is oriented in research, teaching and service to the appropriate standards.

It is an ecumenical and international university. As such, it maintains diverse relationships with colleges and churches around the world. The educational offer is for students from all churches and cultures.

It is the Theological College of the United Methodist Church in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, which is part of the United Methodist Church worldwide. As such, since 1858, she has been a member of this church and, as a theological competence centre in Europe, contributes to its development and profiling. Their motto is "lived faith - liberated thinking - active love". 

The college was accredited on January 28, 2005, and reaccredited for another ten years in 2011.  The Chairman of the Science Council, Professor Peter Strohschneider underscores the re-accreditation as follows: "The study will provide a formulation of the mission statement of claim, a practical, yet scientifically sound theological education, justice in both studies. The excellent support ratio enables intensive professional support of the students. The many cooperative relationships with educational institutions in Germany and abroad were also particularly appreciated.