Course Description

The Science and Faith Institute of the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, in collaboration with Othonia, and the Giulio Ricci Diocesan Center of Sindonology of Rome, is offering the ninth consecutive English edition of the Postgraduate Certificate in Shroud Studies, now in its sixteenth edition in Italian and in its seventh edition in Spanish language.

This online program offers a panoramic view of several interrelated fields: theology, archaeology, history, physics, chemistry, forensic medicine, etc. The program is for priests, seminarians, consecrated men and women, lay apostles, professors, researchers, journalists – in short, anyone who desires a deeper grasp of Shroud studies, using an interdisciplinary approach.

Duration

The program is two semesters long.

Registration

From March 10 to October 31, 2025

Requirements for admission

– Hold a bachelor’s degree or at least a three-year degree

– Alternatively, students may audit the program. To do so, they are only required to complete the courses and conferences, after which they will receive a certificate of attendance.

Postgraduate Certificate in Shroud Studies

To obtain the Postgraduate Certificate in Shroud Studies, students must fulfill the following criteria:

• complete the online courses and pass examinations;
• follow conferences by guest speakers;
• write a 25 to 30-page paper on a topic approved by the Scientific Committee and directed by one of the professors of the program.

Therefore, 22 ECTS credits are required: 13 from the courses, 3 from the conferences, and 6 from the paper.

Cost (including registration)

Ordinary student (with Academic Certificate): 550 euro; special rate: 530 euro for enrolment by 15 September 2025

• Payment in two rates:
• First rate: 275 euro upon enrolment, € 255 with payment by 15 September 2025
• Second rate: 275 euro by 28 February 2026

Auditor student (with Certificate of Participation): 350 euro; special rate: € 320 with payment by 15 September 2025. Single payment at the time of enrolment

How to Take Part in the Program

This program is available remotely via the Internet.

2024-2025 Calendar

1st semester: October 8, 2025 to January 8, 2026

Exams: deadline February 7, 2026

2nd semester: February 11 to May 21, 2026

Exams: deadline June 20, 2026

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