The combination of study modules required for the degrees varies according to the degree programme, and students can freely put together their own programme within the limits of the requirements. A list of titles of the study modules is found in the ECTS Information Package of the Faculty, available as a booklet from the International Affairs Officer. Basic studies introduce the student to all the eleven theological subjects taught in the Faculty. Intermediate studies provide an opportunity for acquiring a deeper insight into these disciplines, and at this stage students must choose their major. The overall objective of advanced studies is that students learn to contribute to independent and critical scientific knowledge.
Applied studies are necessary to qualify for ecclesiastical posts.
These studies consist of homiletics, liturgiology, didactics, pastoral care, and psalmody. In addition, they include a period of practical training in parish work. The applied studies qualifying for ecclesiastical posts can be replaced with applied studies with a special emphasis on communication and the media. It is possible to incorporate into the degree up to 20 Finnish credits of Finnish language studies. The studies in the Finnish language should be chosen from the study modules available for foreign students at the Department of Finnish.