Program Overview
The course enables you to acquire the cognitive, practical and technical, as well as the attitudes required to exercise pastoral ministry in today's world. The course of studies consists of a number of study-units, seminars, ministry placement and a dissertation. You will be required: to follow study-units in six areas of study, i.e. Fundamental Pastoral Theology, Social Ministry, Catechetics, Liturgy, Church Development, and Pastoral Counselling/Spiritual Direction, to participate in seminars which give you an opportunity to study the links between one area of ministry and another and to share their ideas with the group, to spend a period of their pastoral formation in ministry placement, to enable them to get 'experience' in different fields of pastoral ministry, to compose a dissertation, in a way which reflects your ability to think critically and focus clearly on an area of pastoral concern, utilising research methodology and pastoral resources. The course enables you to acquire the cognitive, practical and technical, as well as the attitudes required to exercise pastoral ministry in today's world. The course of studies consists of a number of study-units, seminars, ministry placement and a dissertation. You will be required: to follow study-units in six areas of study, i.e. Fundamental Pastoral Theology, Social Ministry, Catechetics, Liturgy, Church Development, and Pastoral Counselling/Spiritual Direction, to participate in seminars which give you an opportunity to study the links between one area of ministry and another and to share their ideas with the group, to spend a period of their pastoral formation in ministry placement, to enable them to get 'experience' in different fields of pastoral ministry, to compose a dissertation, in a way which reflects your ability to think critically and focus clearly on an area of pastoral concern, utilising research methodology and pastoral resources. to follow study-units in six areas of study, i.e. Fundamental Pastoral
Career Opportunities
This canonical degree is recognised as an academic degree which enables you to teach in a major seminary or equivalent school and which is therefore required for this purpose (Cf Apostolic Constitution Veritatis Gaudium). As a holder of this degree, you will be eligible to register for third cycle programmes leading to a Doctoral Degree in Sacred Theology (S.Th.D).
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) MRT5861 Spiritual Companioning, Confession and Safeguarding 10 ECTS PLC5001 Lifelong Catechesis 10 ECTS PLC5003 Reflective Ministry: Placement and Research Methods 5 ECTS PLC5004 Church-World Relationship 10 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) PLC5002 Pastoral Counselling for Ministers 5 ECTS PLC5007 Ministering to Today’s Families 5 ECTS PLC5050 Fundamentals of Pastoral Theology 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) FDT5002 Mission and Culture 5 ECTS PLC5006 The Liturgy: Homiletics and Ministry 5 ECTS Year 2 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) FDT5001 The Ecclesial Community: Pastoral Dynamics 10 ECTS MRT5851 Social Ministry in a Broken and Vulnerable World 10 ECTS PLC5005 Pastoral Care in Context 10 ECTS Semester 2 THL5050 * Dissertation Project 30 ECTS * Students are expected to start working on their Dissertation Project as from the first semester of their first year. Work on dissertation will cover four semesters. This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Licentiate in Sacred Theology - S.Th.L. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications a Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology (S.Th.B.) or equivalent obtained with at least Cum Laude, or a qualification considered by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board, as being comparable to the qualifications in paragraph (a). Applicants in possession of a Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology (S.Th.B) classified as Probatus may also be admitted, provided that they have obtained other qualifications, including relevant experience, following their first cycle degree. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website . Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt , and our team will be more than happy to help. After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€21,600 (Non-EU)
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
