The Licentiate in Comparative Theology of Christian Traditions - Ecumenical Studies aims to provide a solid and broad platform for the study of the theological traditions of the different Christian denominations and to promote, within the Faculty, the development of a space and of a network aimed at ecumenical dialogue. The program, structured over two years, is geared towards students of different Christian denominations.

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate in Theology or equivalent with an overall grade point average of 8/10.
• Good knowledge of Italian and English (corresponding to B1 level).

If the candidate has obtained a Baccalaureate in Theology:

• in a non-ecclesiastical Faculty of Theology, the Faculty reserves the right to evaluate the equivalence to the average of 8/10 by means of an Admission exam;
• in an ecclesiastical center that does not confer canonical academic degrees, the candidate will also have to take an Admission exam.

If a candidate from a non-Catholic denomination has not completed the Baccalaureate in Catholic Theology, the Faculty will evaluate the previously completed theological studies to verify eligibility for admission.

Enrollment

Enrollment can be done by accessing the online platform, after consultation with the Licentiate Moderator. The interested candidate, after having filled in all the required fields, must attach, in addition to the administrative documents:

For Catholic candidates only: the Baccalaureate transcripts in which the final grade is highlighted;

• the Certificate of the courses and exams taken;
• the Certificate of 100 hours of the Italian language (for foreign students).

Program of Study

To obtain the academic degree, a total of 120 ECTS is required, which each student must earn according to the following categories:

* 36 ECTS by attending and passing the exams of 12 Courses (3 compulsory, 2 experiential, 7 proper courses that can be selected from various Departments and from those offered by the PIO) according to the overall Curriculum provided for the Licentiate in Comparative Theology of Christian Traditions/Ecumenical Studies;

* 24 ECTS by attending 6 Seminars;

* 30 ECTS with the submission of the Licentiate Thesis written under the direction of a professor of the Department, subject to the consent of the Director of the Department, who will countersign the Form: “Request for Licentiate Thesis Director”;

* 30 ECTS with the successful completion of the final exam which will focus on a series of theses presented in the Tesario of Comparative Theology of Christian Traditions/Ecumenical Studies.

Language Requirements

All students of the licentiate program in Theology are required to have knowledge of three modern languages. In addition to the knowledge of Italian and English, which are prerequisite for admission, the student is required to prove a knowledge of one other language selected from French, German or Spanish (B1).

Contact Information

• Moderator Fr. Gerard Whelan SJ
• Office C204-D
• Tel: 06 6701 5501
• [email protected]
• Office hours: Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.