Postgraduate diploma in Philosophical Counseling and Existential Anthropology

Academic Year 2024-2025

Modality

Presential - Online

Semester

60 ECTS

Language

Italian

Class beginning dates

11/01/2025

The First Level Master’s Degree in Philosophical Counseling and Existential Anthropology, offered by the Faculty of Philosophy of the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in collaboration with the Union of Christian Entrepreneurs of Rome (UCID) and together with the European University of Rome, aims to train professionals capable of helping those who seek meaning in their individual lives, interpersonal relationships, social challenges, and work environment.

 

Target Audience

The Master’s Degree is aimed at graduates in humanistic and philosophical disciplines and professionals from different areas such as psychology, medicine, nursing, business administration, and law. It is also open to other professionals and managers interested in developing philosophical counseling and existential anthropology competencies.

 

Academic objectives

The Master’s Program includes the methodology and tools necessary to foster professional, affective, and ethical growth at both the individual and group levels. Students will deepen their knowledge of the human sciences and intervention methodologies and acquire practical skills to guide individuals and groups in their search for meaning and in the achievement of their personal and professional goals.

 

Who is the philosophical counselor?

Philosophical counselors are professionals who offer guidance and support but are neither psychologists nor psychotherapists. They use their interdisciplinary philosophical training to provide a different perspective on personal, group, and business issues, encouraging critical thinking and autonomy.

 

Contents and professional opportunities

The master’s degree delves into various areas, such as the psychology of communication, business administration, labor law, ethics, and bioethics. The Master’s Degree in Philosophical Counseling and Existential Anthropology offers a unique training path for those who wish to develop competencies in the field of philosophical counseling and contribute to individual and social well-being through philosophy and existential anthropology. Graduates will be able to offer personal and group counseling, manage work environments, create corporate ethics and mission statements, and contribute to individuals’ spiritual and moral growth.

 

Degree and Admission

A First Level Master’s degree in Philosophical Counseling and Existential Anthropology is awarded at the end of the Master’s program. It is possible to obtain a joint APRA-UER degree once the requirements established by Italian regulations have been met. The Master’s Degree is open to Italian and foreign graduates with equivalent academic degrees.

 

Duration, costs, and modalities

The Master’s program is held over two semesters with weekly classes and two intensive weeks of philosophical internships. Attendance options include attending in person or virtually through live streaming or recorded video sessions.

The cost of the Master’s program is €2,120, payable in 4 installments of €530 each, with the following due dates: first installment by January 31, 2025, second installment by April 30, 2025, third installment by June 30, 2025, and fourth installment by September 30, 2025.

 

Professors

Scientific Committee

Pedro Barrajón (Rome), Ferdinando Brancaleone (Salerno), Gianfranco Buffardi (Naples), Salvatore La Rosa (Rome), Francesca Romana Lenzi (Rome); Rafael Pascual (Rome), Michael Ryan (Rome), Guido Traversa (Rome).

 

Scientific Director

Prof. Fr. Rafael Pascual, L.C.

 

Academic Coordinator

Prof. Guido Traversa

Claudio Bonito (Assistant to the Academic Coordinator)

 

Professors

Mariano Aprea (Rome), Pedro Barrajón (Rome), Claudio Bonito (Rome), Ferdinando Brancaleone (Salerno), Gianfranco Buffardi (Naples), Paolo Calandruccio (Rome), Alberto Carrara (Rome), Elisabetta Casadei (Rimini), Giuseppe D’Acunto (Rome), Cristina Gazzetta (Rome) Francesca Romana Lenzi (Rome), Silvia Manca (Rome), Antonio Manfreda (Rome), Rafael Pascual (Rome), Carlo Pellicciari (Rome), Michael Ryan (Rome), Alfredo Sostero (Rome), Alessio Tommasoli (Rome), Guido Traversa (Rome), Vincenza Tripaldi (Rome).

 

Calendar 2025

  • January 11, 18 and 25
  • February 1, 8, 15 and 22
  • March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
  • April 5, 12 and 26
  • May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
  • June 7, 14, 21, 28 + intensive week: 9 to 13
  • September 6, 13, 20, 27 + intensive week: 8 to 12
  • October 4, 11, 18 and 25
  • November 8, 15, 22 and 29
  • December 6 and 13: conclusion of the master’s program
  • December 15-19: thesis submission
  • February 2026: thesis defense and graduation

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Dates

Registrations from 02/09/2024 to 31/01/2025

Cost

Annual Fee: 2120€

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