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Key Facts: BW Abitur Protestant Religion Exam

270 minutes

Written Evangelische Religionslehre working time including selection (Facherlass / Terminplan 2026)

KM-BW Facherlass 2026 §21; Terminplan 2026 Detailplan

2 → 1

Candidate receives two Schwerpunkt tasks and answers one

KM-BW Facherlass 2026 Evangelische Religionslehre

05 / 15

Notenpunkte threshold labeled ausreichend on the 0–15 scale after Bewertungseinheiten conversion

KM-BW Korrekturrichtlinien 2026 Abschnitt V

≥300 / 900

Typical minimum Gesamtqualifikation for Allgemeine Hochschulreife

Kultusministerium BW Abitur und Oberstufe

AFB II

Emphasis of Leistungsanforderung in Klausuren and written Abitur tasks

KM-BW Facherlass 2026 Evangelische Religionslehre

Barmen 4–5

Verbindlicher Referenztext for Schwerpunktthema II (plus John Rawls)

KM-BW Facherlass 2026 Evangelische Religionslehre

100

Original local English MCQ study items in this bank (not official format)

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BW Abitur Evangelische Religionslehre is a German constructed-response source-analysis exam—not MCQ. Written 270 min incl. selection; choose 1 of 2 Schwerpunkt tasks. Graded in Notenpunkte (05 ausreichend); overall Abitur typically ≥300/900. This free English MCQ bank is a study adaptation only.

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1In the Baden-Württemberg Abitur 2026 Facherlass for Evangelische Religionslehre, how many written tasks does the candidate receive, and how many must be answered?
A.Two tasks are presented; the candidate chooses and answers one
B.Four tasks are presented; the candidate answers all four
C.One compulsory multiple-choice booklet only
D.Three oral prompts replace any written task
Explanation: Facherlass §21 states that the Fachlehrer presents two Schwerpunkt tasks (I and II); the candidate selects one and notes the choice on the Reinschrift.
2What is the official written working time for Evangelische Religionslehre in the BW Abitur 2026 Facherlass?
A.90 minutes with no selection time
B.270 minutes including selection time
C.480 minutes split across two days
D.45 minutes of oral only
Explanation: Facherlass 2026 lists Bearbeitungszeit: 270 Minuten einschließlich Auswahlzeit for the written Evangelische Religionslehre exam.
3Which Bible editions may be used as Hilfsmittel in the written Evangelische Religionslehre Abitur according to Facherlass 2026?
A.Any annotated study Bible with extensive commentary footnotes
B.Only a Greek New Testament without German text
C.The Oberstufe edition chosen by the teacher: Revidierte Lutherübersetzung, Zürcher Bibel, or Einheitsübersetzung
D.No Bible is permitted in the written exam
Explanation: Facherlass permits the Oberstufe Bible translation decided by the Fachlehrer: Revidierte Lutherübersetzung, Zürcher Bibel, or Einheitsübersetzung, plus a German spelling reference.
4Schwerpunktthema I for Evangelische Religionslehre Abitur 2026 is titled:
A.Nur mathematische Beweisführung ohne Texte
B.Sportliche Leistungsprüfung im Stadion
C.Chemische Titration und Laborprotokolle
D.Glaube an Gott gestaltet Lebenswirklichkeit
Explanation: Facherlass 2026 names Schwerpunktthema I: Glaube an Gott gestaltet Lebenswirklichkeit.
5Schwerpunktthema II for Evangelische Religionslehre Abitur 2026 focuses on:
A.Taking responsibility in a globalized, religiously plural world
B.Memorizing only medieval Latin grammar paradigms
C.Designing computer networks for school IT exams
D.Calculating projectile motion in physics
Explanation: Facherlass names Schwerpunktthema II: Verantwortung übernehmen in der globalisierten, religionspluralen Welt.
6In biblical usage emphasized in Protestant teaching, 'Evangelium' primarily means:
A.A civic tax code for temple rebuilding
B.Good news of God's saving action in Jesus Christ
C.A list of athletic records from Corinth
D.A purely private diary with no public claim
Explanation: Evangelium (gospel) names the good news of God's saving action centered in Jesus Christ—a verbindlicher Fachbegriff for Schwerpunkt I.
7The Hebrew divine name commonly rendered in German Bible tradition as 'der HERR' (small caps) typically represents:
A.Any Roman emperor's personal nickname
B.A generic word for 'weather pattern'
C.The Tetragrammaton YHWH as spoken with reverent substitution
D.Only the name of a Canaanite storm idol in every verse
Explanation: In German Bible editions, 'der HERR' conventionally renders the Tetragrammaton (YHWH), marking Israel's covenant God—listed as a verbindlicher Fachbegriff.
8In Christian confession, calling Jesus 'Messias' (Christ) primarily claims that he is:
A.A temporary Roman tax collector in Galilee only
B.A Greek philosopher who denied any God
C.A modern brand name for sports apparel
D.The anointed one expected in Israel's hope, fulfilled in Jesus
Explanation: Messias/Christos means 'anointed one'; Christian faith confesses Jesus as that anointed figure—another Schwerpunkt I Fachbegriff.
9'Sohn Gottes' in New Testament Christology most nearly designates Jesus as:
A.The unique Son who reveals and belongs to God in a decisive way
B.Any first-century synagogue caretaker by default
C.A title reserved only for Roman emperors in Mark's Gospel
D.A metaphor that the Gospels never use
Explanation: Sohn Gottes is a central Christological confession of Jesus' unique relationship to God—verbindlicher Fachbegriff in Facherlass 2026.
10Luther's phrase 'simul iustus et peccator' means the justified Christian is:
A.Never sinful after baptism in any sense
B.At once righteous (by faith) and still a sinner (in this life)
C.Righteous only by personal moral perfection
D.Excluded from forgiveness permanently
Explanation: Simul iustus et peccator expresses Reformation teaching that believers are justified by grace while remaining sinners who need forgiveness—verbindlicher Fachbegriff.

About the BW Abitur Protestant Religion Exam

Evangelische Religionslehre in the Baden-Württemberg Abitur (allgemein bildendes Gymnasium) is governed by Bildungsplan 2016 and the annual Facherlass. The 2026 written exam is a 270-minute constructed-response source-analysis paper: two Schwerpunkt tasks are offered and the candidate answers one. Verbindliche contents include mandated biblical passages, Fachbegriffe for both Schwerpunkte, the Barmer Theologische Erklärung (Thesen 4 and 5), and John Rawls (Schwerpunkt II). Assessment uses Anforderungsbereiche I–III with emphasis on AFB II under Korrekturrichtlinien Abschnitt V. IBBW publishes Abituraufgaben on behalf of the Kultusministerium. This free bank offers 100 original English MCQs for concept, text, and judgment practice only; it is not an official format simulation and cannot replace extended German-language written analysis with biblical sources.

Exam sponsor: Ministerium für Kultus, Jugend und Sport Baden-Württemberg; IBBW supports Abitur tasks and forms for the allgemein bildendes Gymnasium. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

For Evangelische Religionslehre, the written Abitur presents two tasks (Schwerpunktthema I: Glaube an Gott gestaltet Lebenswirklichkeit; Schwerpunktthema II: Verantwortung übernehmen in der globalisierten, religionspluralen Welt). Each task also draws content from the other Schwerpunkt. The candidate chooses one task and notes the choice on the Reinschrift. Permitted aids include the Oberstufe Bible translation selected by the teacher (Revidierte Lutherübersetzung, Zürcher Bibel, or Einheitsübersetzung) and a German spelling reference. Marking follows Korrekturrichtlinien Abschnitt V (shared with Ethik, Geschichte, etc.), using Bewertungseinheiten converted to Notenpunkte, with Anforderungsbereiche I–III and typical emphasis on AFB II. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation—not an official translation or format simulation—and cannot replace timed German written source analysis.

Time Limit

Written: 270 minutes including selection (Terminplan 2026 Detailplan Haupttermin Religionslehre 09:00–13:30; Nachtermin 7 May 2026).

Passing Score

Subject work uses Bewertungseinheiten converted to Notenpunkte 0–15, where 05 is ausreichend. The overall Abitur Gesamtqualifikation typically requires at least 300 of 900 points for the Allgemeine Hochschulreife.

Exam / Certification Fees

No separate statewide per-subject fee is published for regular Gymnasium Abitur candidates; any costs depend on school/Land pathway rather than a published EvR exam price.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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22%

Schwerpunktthema I — God, Faith, and Life

Creation and revelation texts, divine names (der HERR), Messias/Sohn Gottes, gospel and forgiveness, Christian freedom, and simul iustus et peccator.

18%

Christology, Passion, and Resurrection

Mk 14–15 Passion narratives, Mt 28,16–20 commission, and theological meaning of cross and resurrection for Christian faith.

12%

Theodicy, Secularization, and Fundamentalism

Job and Ps 22 as theodicy resources; Säkularität and Fundamentalismus as verbindliche Fachbegriffe for contemporary faith contexts.

22%

Schwerpunktthema II — Justice, Dignity, and Responsibility

Ebenbild Gottes, Zedakah, human dignity/rights, Verteilungsgerechtigkeit, Diakonie, Medienethik, and Rawlsian justice as exam-mandated reference.

14%

Church, Society, and Interreligious Encounter

Barmer Thesen 4–5, Konvivenz, constructive handling of truth claims across religions and worldviews, and biblical ethics texts (e.g., Mt 5; Am).

12%

Exam Literacy — Sources, Operators, AFB

Task selection rules, permitted aids, Anforderungsbereiche I–III, and how MCQ practice differs from the official Klausur.

Preparing for the BW Abitur Protestant Religion Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Subject work uses Bewertungseinheiten converted to Notenpunkte 0–15, where 05 is ausreichend. The overall Abitur Gesamtqualifikation typically requires at least 300 of 900 points for the Allgemeine Hochschulreife.
  • Assessment: For Evangelische Religionslehre, the written Abitur presents two tasks (Schwerpunktthema I: Glaube an Gott gestaltet Lebenswirklichkeit; Schwerpunktthema II: Verantwortung übernehmen in der globalisierten, religionspluralen Welt). Each task also draws content from the other Schwerpunkt. The candidate chooses one task and notes the choice on the Reinschrift. Permitted aids include the Oberstufe Bible translation selected by the teacher (Revidierte Lutherübersetzung, Zürcher Bibel, or Einheitsübersetzung) and a German spelling reference. Marking follows Korrekturrichtlinien Abschnitt V (shared with Ethik, Geschichte, etc.), using Bewertungseinheiten converted to Notenpunkte, with Anforderungsbereiche I–III and typical emphasis on AFB II. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation—not an official translation or format simulation—and cannot replace timed German written source analysis.
  • Time limit: Written: 270 minutes including selection (Terminplan 2026 Detailplan Haupttermin Religionslehre 09:00–13:30; Nachtermin 7 May 2026).
  • Exam / certification fees: No separate statewide per-subject fee is published for regular Gymnasium Abitur candidates; any costs depend on school/Land pathway rather than a published EvR exam price. Official sources

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BW Abitur Protestant Religion: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the Facherlass Verbindliche Bibeltexte and Fachbegriffe for both Schwerpunkte before drilling past papers.
2Practice a full Erschließen → Darstellen → Urteilen path on short biblical and theological excerpts under time pressure.
3Learn operator and AFB differences so AFB I recall does not crowd out AFB II transfer and AFB III judgment.
4Know Barmer Thesen 4 and 5 and Rawls well enough to apply them to church–state and justice scenarios—not only to recite titles.
5Use your school Bible edition (Luther / Zurich / Einheitsübersetzung) exactly as permitted; do not rely on annotated study notes in the exam.
6Treat these English MCQs as concept drills only; always finish with timed German written tasks from IBBW/school materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official Baden-Württemberg Evangelische Religionslehre Abitur a multiple-choice test?

No. The official written exam is a constructed-response source-analysis Klausur. Candidates receive two Schwerpunkt tasks and answer one. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation only and cannot replace that format.

How long is the written Evangelische Religionslehre exam in 2026?

According to the Facherlass and Terminplan 2026 Detailplan, working time is 270 minutes including selection (Religionslehre Haupttermin 21 April 2026, 09:00–13:30).

What are the 2026 Schwerpunktthemen?

Schwerpunktthema I is Glaube an Gott gestaltet Lebenswirklichkeit. Schwerpunktthema II is Verantwortung übernehmen in der globalisierten, religionspluralen Welt. Each task also includes content from the other Schwerpunkt.

Which aids are permitted?

The Bible translation used in the Oberstufe as chosen by the Fachlehrer (Revidierte Lutherübersetzung, Zürcher Bibel, or Einheitsübersetzung) and a German spelling reference. Do not assume other commentaries or study Bibles are allowed.

What is the passing standard?

Subject performances use Bewertungseinheiten converted to Notenpunkte 0–15, where 05 is ausreichend. The overall Abitur Gesamtqualifikation typically requires at least 300 of 900 points for the Allgemeine Hochschulreife, with additional AGVO conditions.

Who administers the exam?

The Ministerium für Kultus, Jugend und Sport Baden-Württemberg sets the framework (Facherlass, Korrekturrichtlinien). IBBW supports and publishes Abituraufgaben for the allgemein bildendes Gymnasium.