The Baccalaureate Course in Religious Sciences corresponds to the first cycle of academic studies at international level. The course curriculum involves a total of 180 ECTS credits, distributed over three academic years.

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Learning objectives

The course curriculum is intended to introduce students to a comprehensive, structured, and unitary understanding of the catholic doctrine and of its key philosophical foundations, while maintaining a practical-pastoral approach in line with the mission of the Institute.

Courses

2018–2019 academic year

Introduction to Religious Sciences – 2 ECTS credits
History of Philosophy 1 – 4 ECTS credits
Introduction to Theology – 4 ECTS credits
Introduction to Sacred Scripture – 4 ECTS credits
History of Ancient Church and Patristics – 6 ECTS credits
Philosophical Foundations of Religious Sciences 1 (Science and Wisdom) – 6 ECTS credits
Theology of Old Testament 1 (Pentateuch and historical books) – 4 ECTS credits
Theology of New Testament 1 (Synoptic Gospels and Acts of the Apostles) – 4 ECTS credits
Fundamental Theology – 4 ECTS credits
One and Triune God – 6 ECTS credits
Philosophical Foundations of Religious Sciences 2 (Nature and Creature) – 6 ECTS credits
History of Medieval Church – 6 ECTS credits

2019–2020 academic year
Theology of Old Testament 2 (Prophets) – 4 ECTS credits
Fundamental Moral Theology – 4 ECTS credits
Theological and Eschatological Anthropology – 6 ECTS
Christology and Soteriology – 6 ECTS
Sacramental Theology 1 – 4 ECTS
Philosophical Foundations of Religious Sciences 3 (Human Beings and their Actions) – 6 ECTS
Theology of New Testament 2 (Pauline Epistles) – 4 ECTS
History of Philosophy 2 – 4 ECTS
History of Modern Church  – 4 ECTS
Special Moral Theology 1 – 4 ECTS credits
Sacramental Theology 2 – 4 ECTS credits

History of Contemporary Church – 4 ECTS credits

 

2020–2021 academic year
Theology of Old Testament 3 (Psalms and Wisdom Books) – 4 ECTS credits
Ecclesiology and Mariology – 6 ECTS credits
Spiritual Theology – 4 ECTS credits
General Psychology – 6 ECTS credits
Liturgy – 4 ECTS credits
Theology of New Testament 3 (Johannine Writings and Catholic Letters) – 4 ECTS credits
Canon Law – 4 ECTS credits
Pastoral Care and General Catechetics – 4 ECTS credits
Special Moral Theology 2  – 4 ECTS credits
Social Doctrine of the Church – 4 ECTS credits
Final Seminar – 4 ECTS credits
End-of-Cycle Paper – 8 E CTS credits
Final Exam – 14 ECTS credits