Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology with Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology with Philosophy

Course Title

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology with Philosophy

MQF Level

6

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

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Theology

The course programme introduces you to a comprehensive study of the biblical sources of Christianity as well as its history, and its doctrinal, ethical and pastoral aspects, including its relations to economics, politics, culture and biotechnology. As a prospective student, it is recommended that you would have a good grounding for the teaching of religion at secondary school level or to exercise certain forms of pastoral ministry and community work. This course is ideal if you wish to prepare for further specialised training in Theology, or would like to relate faith to your own work, professional or social responsibilities. Coupled with the study of philosophy or physics or mathematics, this interrelating area will give you a more refined understanding of Theology through your capacity for analytical and critical thought. You may have the chance to demonstrate your knowledge on the subject by carrying out a research-based dissertation of your choice.


Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

Theology

Students are required to register for ALL compulsory study-units (40 ECTS credits) and 20 ECTS credits in a Subsidiary Area from EITHER Mathematics, Physics OR Philosophy, to a total of 60 ECTS credits.
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
FDT1100 Philosophical Foundations of Theology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSY1610 Major Paradigms in Psychology: The Psychoanalytic and Humanistic Paradigms, and Behaviourism 6 ECTS    
THL1001 Introduction to Theology 10 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
FDT1020 The Mystery of Christ 4 ECTS   (NC)  
FDT1060 Vatican 2: Vision and Paradigms 4 ECTS   (NC)  
HPA1100 Early Christian History 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PLC1400 The Pastoral Context: Sociological Considerations 4 ECTS   (NC)  
SHG1010 Biblical Inspiration and Interpretation 2 ECTS   (NC)  
THL1560 Introduction to Judaism 2 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits

Students are required to register for ALL compulsory study-units (34 ECTS credits) and 26 ECTS credits in a Subsidiary Area from EITHER Mathematics, Physics OR Philosophy, to a total of 60 ECTS credits.
 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SHG1120 Biblical Greek 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
FDT2310 A Christian Understanding of God 4 ECTS   (NC)  
MRT1020 Catholic Social Teaching 2 ECTS   (NC)  
MRT2010 Principles of Moral Theology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
SHG3050 The Synoptic Gospels 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
FDT3000 Reason, Faith and Revelation 4 ECTS   (NC)  
MRT3330 Theology, Sexuality and Marriage 4 ECTS   (NC)  
SHG2050 Johannine Literature 4 ECTS   (NC)  
SHG2760 Pauline Writings and Acts of the Apostles 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 ECTS credits

Students are required to register for ALL compulsory study-units (46 ECTS credits), 14 ECTS credits in a Subsidiary Area from EITHER Mathematics, Physics OR Philosophy to a total of 60 ECTS credits.
 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
SHG1110 Biblical Hebrew 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
FDT3160 Christian Anthropology 6 ECTS   (NC)  
FDT3670 The Sacraments: Theological and Pastoral Aspects 4 ECTS   (NC)  
MRT3330 Theology, Sexuality and Marriage 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PLC2400 Media Literacy for Pastoral Praxis 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PLC2822 Religion: Psychological and Sociological Aspects 4 ECTS   (NC)  
SHG2160 Pentateuch and Historical Books 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
FDT3060 Aspects of Christology and Mariology 6 ECTS   (NC)  
MRT3340 Bioethics 4 ECTS   (NC)  
SHG2260 Prophetic, Apocalyptic and Wisdom Literature 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for successful completion of year 3: 60 ECTS credits
Requirement for award of B.A. (Hons) Theology: 180ECTS credits


Philosophy

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHI1001 History of Philosophy: (a) Ancient Philosophy and (b) Medieval Philosophy 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHI1014 Political Philosophy 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHI1006 History of Philosophy: (a) Modern Philosophy and (b) Contemporary Philosophy 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHI1017 Ethics 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHI1024 Epistemology 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHI2053 Women in Philosophy 4 ECTS    
PHI2120 Metaphysics 1: Ontology 4 ECTS    
PHI3045 Contemporary Analytic Philosophy 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHI2001 Logic 6 ECTS    
PHI2121 Philosophy of Language 4 ECTS    
PHI2123 Metaphysics 2: Natural Theology and Atheism 4 ECTS    

 

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHI2005 Philosophy of Religion 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PHI2039 Doing Philosophy in the Islamic World 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHI3028 Philosophy of the Media 4 ECTS    
PHI3049 Selected Readings in Philosophy 2 ECTS    

 

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelors of Arts (Hons) in Theology under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology.

Theology

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the relationship between philosophical and theological reflection, spiritual growth, and witnessing to faith.
  • Explain, having examined in detail, Christian beliefs about the Trinitarian God, the Incarnation, and the History of Salvation.
  • Communicate theologically-based responses on the Bible and the Teachings of the Church.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

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Theology

As a holder of this degree, you may be eligible to register for second-cycle programmes leading to Master's degrees. As a graduate of Theology and Philosophy or Physics or Mathematics, you would be able to work as a chaplain, higher education lecturer, teacher, journalist or author.


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