Program Overview

Diploma in the Archival and Cultural Appreciation of Ecclesiastical Patrimony

Overview

The Diploma in the Archival and Cultural Appreciation of Ecclesiastical Patrimony is a 2-year, part-time evening program that provides students with the elements necessary to interpret ecclesiastical cultural heritage within the broader context of significant events and movements in the Church's history.

Program Details

• The program is governed by The General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Diploma in the Archival and Cultural Appreciation of Ecclesiastical Patrimony under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology.
• The program consists of 60 ECTS credits, with 24 ECTS credits required for regular progression to Year Two and 36 ECTS credits required for successful completion of Year Two.

Year 1

• Semester 1:
  • HPA1301: An Introduction to the History of the Church in Malta (4 ECTS)
  • HPA1302: Introduction to Ecclesiastical Archives in Malta (5 ECTS)
  • HPA1303: Sacred Art from the Palaeochristian to the Medieval Period: An Appreciation (6 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
  • HPA1307: Introduction to Research Methods (5 ECTS)
  • LIS2611: Preservation Studies (4 ECTS)

Year 2

• Semester 1 and 2:
  • HPA1309: Field Work Experience (6 ECTS)
• Semester 1:
  • HPA1304: Sacred Art between Two Councils (Trent and Vatican II): An Appreciation (6 ECTS)
  • HPA1308: Introduction to Ecclesiastical Latin 1 (4 ECTS)
  • HPA1311: Introduction to Ecclesiastical Latin 2 (4 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
  • HPA1305: An Introduction to the Theology and Architecture of the Liturgical Space (4 ECTS)
  • HPA1306: The Church as Heritage Site (4 ECTS)
  • HPA1310: Long Essay Project (8 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Define the various forms of heritage possessed by their community
• Contextualize the various forms of art and architecture in the historical period when they were produced
• Enlist and discuss the main artists and architects that formed the ecclesiastical heritage in Malta
• Underline the documentation that is present in all ecclesiastical archives
• Give descriptions of the archival fonds and artistic patrimony of their community

Admission Criteria

• General Entry Requirements: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications
• Notes and any other requirements: Applicants admitted as "Adult Learners" must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the interviewing board
• English language proficiency: Applicants must be in possession of a pass in an English language proficiency test as approved by the University

Fees

• Fee per academic year for non-EU applicants: Eur 4,250

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this diploma will be able to enter a career as a museum attendant, archive attendant, and church curator. They may also choose to further their studies in Theology, History of Arts, and Archive Sciences.