| The Faculty of Theology offers the following undergraduate degree programmes: | ![Click to view brochure [PDF]](http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/image/0017/32516/courses.JPG) |
Students are also offered the possibility to further their studies through certificate/diploma courses and postgraduate courses.
Queries related to the following courses should be directed to the
Faculty of Theology Office.
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Applications (Maltese qualifications) for admission to courses commencing in October 2008 should be submitted on 21, 22 and 23 July at the University Gateway Building between 0830 and 1230hrs.
Bachelor of Sacred Theology
5-year day course
The S.Th.B. programme corresponds to the first cycle of philosophical-theological studies in accordance with the relative norms laid down for ecclesiastical recognition of theological degrees.
It is designed to meet the academic requirements of those:
- preparing for priestly ordination
- interested in doing pastoral work
- wishing to have a systematic and comprehensive grasp of the philosophical background to theology, the sources of theology and the basic theological themes, such as biblical and patristic studies, moral issues and concerns, dogmatic and systematic theology, spirituality, liturgy and church history.
Programme of Study [PDF] for courses commencing October 2008 and later.
Course Bye-Laws.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology
3-year day course or 5-year evening course
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology with a Subsidiary Area
3-year day course
The B.A. (Hons.) Theology can be taken either in Theology as the single Honours area of study or in Theology with a subsidiary area that the Faculty may offer from time to time.
The Theology programme introduces the student to a comprehensive study of the biblical sources of Christianity as well as its history, its doctrinal, ethical and pastoral aspects, including its relations to economics, politics, culture and biotechnology.
The B.A. (Hons) in Theology with a subsidiary area aims at utilizing 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 and Science are providing is not excluded. The Board of Studies will consider each request in consultation with the Department or Faculty concerned.
It is recommended to students wishing:
- to have a good grounding for the teaching of religion in the upper secondary school levels or to exercise certain forms of pastoral ministry and community work (to be able to teach in schools one needs to obtain a PGCE)
- to prepare for further specialised training in theology
- to relate faith with their own work, professional or social responsibilities.
Programme of Study [PDF] for day courses commencing October 2008 and later.
Programme of Study [PDF] for evening courses commencing October 2008 and later.
Course Bye-Laws.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology & Human Studies
3-year day course
The B.A. in Theology and Human Studies has a flexible structure to meet a variety of educational needs through the combination of theology with a number of areas of humanistic studies.
It provides a good base to students wishing:
- to qualify as teachers of religion at the secondary school level (PGCE required)
- to prepare for church or community related work, including work in religious tourism, through the combination of theology with sociology, psychology, communication studies, philosophy, history or a language subject.
Programme of Study [PDF] for courses commencing October 2008 and later.
Course Bye-Laws.
Other Options
Theology may also be read as an option in the Bachelor of Education (Hons) programme as well as studied as a subsidiary area within the following courses:
