Bachelor of Sacred Theology
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology
Bachelor of Arts in Theology & Human Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Theology &
Human Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Religious Studies)
Diploma in Religious Studies
BACHELOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY
(S.Th.B.)
Academic Objectives
Admission Requirements
Course Duration
Areas of Study
Course of Studies
Academic Objectives
The S.Th.B. course aims at giving a sound philosophical background
to the study of theology and a clear, coherent and comprehensive grasp
of the basic themes of theology.
Admission Requirements
To apply for admission to the course leading to the degree of Bachelor
of Sacred Theology, you must satisfy the conditions for admission as a
regular student in terms of the Admission
Regulations of the University.
Course Duration
The course of studies leading to the degree of S.Th.B. extends over
a period of five years of full time study.
Areas of Study
The Course shall cover the following basic theological disciplines
and shall be so structured as to lead progressively to a fuller understanding
of the main theological themes and the inter-relationship between them.
Sacred scripture
Patrology
Church history (including palaeochristian archaeology)
Fundamental and dogmatic theology (including ecumenism)
Moral and spiritual theology
Pastoral theology
Liturgy and canon law
During the first three years of the Course the different fields of philosophy
along with relevant areas of sociology, psychology, communication studies,
Hebrew, Biblical Greek, and Latin, shall be taught as required for the
proper study of theology.
The programme of theological studies proper shall start in the first
year with a general introduction to the foundations of theology,
a historical overview of Christian thought and practice and a basic reflection
on the mystery of salvation that can serve as a background to and a focal
point for the whole of theology; it shall proceed in the second and third
years in close relation to the study of philosophy and it shall be completed
through further theological studies in the fourth and fifth years.
Course of Studies
To complete the programme of studies , students shall be required to
obtain a total of 150 credits, of which
a. During the first three years:
36 credits must be in Theology and Religious Studies; and
54 credits must be in Philosophy and related areas of study, of which
4 credits shall be awarded for a pass in the synoptic examination in Philosophy.
b. During the fourth and fifth year
60 credits must be in further studies in all basic theological disciplines,
of which 6 credits shall be awarded for a pass in the synoptic examination
in Theology.
BACHELOR OF ARTS (Honours) IN THEOLOGY
AND HUMAN STUDIES
(B.A.(Hons.) Theology & Human Studies)
Academic Objectives
Admission Requirements to the B.A.(Hons.)
Theology & Human Studies
The Course Structure of B.A. (Hons.)
Theology & Human Studies
Academic Objectives
The course aims at utilising a wide range of study possibilities for
the benefit of a variety of students. In principle the combination of Theology
with any area of study which the Faculties of Arts, Economics, Management
and Accountancy, Education and Laws are providing is not excluded.
The Board of Studies will consider each request in consultation with the
Department, Institute or Faculty concerned.
Admission Requirements to the
B.A.(Hons.) Theology & Human Studies
To apply for admission to the course leading to the degree of Bachelor
of Arts (Honours) in Theology and Human Studies, applicants must be in
possession of:
either
a. the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Human Studies or
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from this University and was placed
in Category I or II, provided that candidates in possession of the B.A.
in Religious Studies obtained prior to 1996 and placed in Category I, II
or III are also eligible to register;
or
b. another degree from this or another University provided that such
a degree includes not less than 20 credits in Theology or Religious Studies
with an average Grade B;
or
c. studied, on a full-time basis, Philosophy and Theology for five
years in a major seminary or in an institution which is of similar academic
standing, and obtained an average Grade B.
The Course Structure of B.A.
(Hons.) Theology & Human Studies
The course of studies extends over a period of either one academic
year of full-time study or two academic years of part-time study. The course
includes:
Theology
10 credits
Mediterranean Religions
2 credits
Philosophy and Phenomenology of Religion 4 credits
Dissertation
6 credits
BACHELOR OF ARTS (RELIGIOUS STUDIES)
(B.A.(Rel.Stud.))
The B.A. Course in Religious Studies is addressed to:
those who wish to acquire a more solid preparation for their work in the
Church as teachers of religion, leaders of Catholic organizations or movements,
counsellors or social workers;
those who are seeking to relate their faith with their own work, professional
or political responsibilities;
those who want to understand their own Christian tradition, its relationship
to other religious traditions and its relevance to the social issues of
today.
Admission Requirements
The Course Structure
Admission Requirements
To apply for admission to the course leading to the degree of Bachelor
of Arts in Religious Studies, you must satisfy the General
Entry Requirements of the University.
The Course Structure
The Course is given in the evening on a part-time basis, extending
over a period of five years. It consists of 64 credits and includes:
a. a general introduction to the main theological and philosophical
disciplines, focusing on the problem of religion and faith in the modern
world and on the fundamental elements of Scripture, Dogma and Moral Theology.
b. a number of more advanced study- units in Philosophy and Theology.
c. a number of study-units in a special area.
d. a long essay.
DIPLOMA IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Academic Objectives
Admission Requirements
The Course Structure
Academic Objectives
The course leading to the Diploma in Religious Studies is indicated
for those wishing to study some of the basic religious and ethical issues
of the times in the context of the Christian tradition.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the course leading to the Diploma in Religious Studies
you must satisfy the General Entry Requirements of the University.
The Course Structure
The course is offered in the evening on a part-time basis and extends
over a period of two years. It consists of 24 credits taken from the study
units listed in the B.A. in Religious Studies programme.
The information provided onthis page is correct at the time of publication
and is intended for guidance purposes only. The University reserves the
right to revise and update its courses and to offer courses only if there
is a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
March 2002
