Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology (Gozo)

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology (Gozo) is a comprehensive program that introduces students to the biblical sources of Christianity, its history, and its doctrinal, ethical, and pastoral aspects. This program is ideal for those who wish to prepare for further specialized training in Theology or relate faith to their work or professional responsibilities.

Program Details

• MQF Level: 6
• Duration and Credits: 5 Years, 180 ECTS
• Mode of Study: Part-time Evening (also offered on a full-time basis)

Course Overview

The course program covers a wide range of topics, including Christian Thought and Practice, Fundamental Patrology, History of Philosophy, and Foundations of Theology. By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate their acquired knowledge and understanding of the subject by carrying out a research-based dissertation.

Year 1

• Semester 1:
  • FDT1010: Christian Thought and Practice (4 ECTS)
  • HPA2230: Fundamental Patrology (4 ECTS)
  • PHI1006: History of Philosophy: (a) Modern Philosophy and (b) Contemporary Philosophy (4 ECTS)
  • SHG1000: Foundations of Theology (6 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
  • PHI1017: Ethics (4 ECTS)
  • PHI1024: Epistemology (4 ECTS)
  • SHG1010: Biblical Inspiration and Interpretation (2 ECTS)
• Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 28 ECTS credits

Year 2

• Compulsory Units:
  • THL2003: Theology Paper (4 ECTS)
• Semester 1:
  • FDT1100: Philosophical Foundations of Theology (4 ECTS)
  • HPA1511: Church History: Ancient and Medieval (4 ECTS)
  • MRT1050: Perspectives in Moral Theology (4 ECTS)
  • PHI1001: History of Philosophy: (a) Ancient Philosophy and (b) Medieval Philosophy (4 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
  • MRT1662: Aspects of Spiritual Life (4 ECTS)
  • PLC1100: Liturgy and Liturgical Celebration (4 ECTS)
  • THL1570: Introduction to Judaism and Islam (4 ECTS)
• Requirement for regular Progression to Year 3: 32 ECTS credits

Year 3

• Semester 1:
  • FDT3260: Christology and Ecclesiology (4 ECTS)
  • FDT3670: The Sacraments: Theological and Pastoral Aspects (4 ECTS)
  • MRT3330: Theology, Sexuality and Marriage (4 ECTS)
  • PHI2021: Metaphysics 1 (2 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
  • FDT3611: The Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation (4 ECTS)
  • MRT3020: The Social Thought of the Church (4 ECTS)
  • PHI2005: Philosophy of Religion (4 ECTS)
  • PLC2500: Catechesis and Pastoral Care (4 ECTS)
  • SHG3200: Sacred Scripture Seminar (4 ECTS)
• Requirement for regular progression to Year 4: 36 ECTS credits

Year 4

• Compulsory Units:
  • FDT3160: Christian Anthropology (6 ECTS)
• Semester 1:
  • FDT2310: A Christian Understanding of God (4 ECTS)
  • FDT3100: Seminar: Systematic Theology (4 ECTS)
  • SHG2050: Johannine Literature (4 ECTS)
  • SHG2760: Pauline Writings and Acts of the Apostles (4 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
  • MRT3340: Bioethics (4 ECTS)
  • PHI2123: Metaphysics 2: Natural Theology and Atheism (4 ECTS)
  • PLC2400: Media Literacy for Pastoral Praxis (4 ECTS)
  • SHG2260: Prophetic, Apocalyptic and Wisdom Literature (4 ECTS)
• Requirement for regular progression to Year 5: 38 ECTS credits

Year 5

• Compulsory Units:
  • THL3141: Synoptic Study-Unit Paper 1 - Philosophy (4 ECTS)
  • THL3151: Synoptic Study-Unit Paper 2 - Sacred Scripture (4 ECTS)
  • THL3161: Synoptic Study-Unit Paper 3 - Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology (4 ECTS)
  • THL3171: Synoptic Study-Unit Paper 4 - Moral Theology (4 ECTS)
  • THL3200: Dissertation (10 ECTS)
• Semester 1:
  • MRT3100: Moral Theology Seminar (4 ECTS)
  • SHG2160: Pentateuch and Historical Books (4 ECTS)
  • SHG3050: The Synoptic Gospels (4 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
  • HPA2520: Modern and Contemporary Church History (4 ECTS)
  • MRT2010: Principles of Moral Theology (4 ECTS)
• Requirement for successful completion of year 5: 46 ECTS credits
• Requirement for award of B.A. (Hons) Theology: 180 ECTS credits

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students 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.
• Understand and accept the Sacred Scripture as God's revelation throughout the history of the Jewish people in the Old Testament right up to the culmination of revelation in Jesus Christ.
• Critically analyze different views concerning religious experience.
• Explain in detail the major developments that occurred in the Church and in theology as the Church sought to keep the Christian tradition alive throughout the ages.

Fees

• Non EU Applicants: Fee per academic year: Eur 4,250

Career Opportunities

As a holder of this degree, graduates will be eligible to register for second-cycle programmes leading to Master's Degrees. They can work as chaplains, higher education lecturers, or teachers. For an academic profession at a University standard, further studies at the postgraduate level are encouraged.