Program Overview
This two-year Programme is offered on a full-time basis at postgraduate level while covering areas in biblical studies, systematic theology, moral theology, ecclesiastical history and patristics, liturgy and church legislation. Although mainly taught, the programme is structured in such a way as to enhance student participation and research through tutorials, class-presentations and a dissertation. This two-year Programme is offered on a full-time basis at postgraduate level while covering areas in biblical studies, systematic theology, moral theology, ecclesiastical history and patristics, liturgy and church legislation. Although mainly taught, the programme is structured in such a way as to enhance student participation and research through tutorials, class-presentations and a dissertation.
Career Opportunities
The Programme is mainly intended for candidates who intend to engage themselves in pastoral ministry, both as ordained as well as lay ministers in the Church. It is also intended for other individuals who wish to deepen their faith experience, and use this as a springboard to engage themselves in the field of social and pastoral care in the Church and non-Governmental organizations. The Programme enables students to proceed to the PhD programme in the Faculty of Theology.
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) PLC5350 The Liturgy and Pastoral Praxis 10 ECTS PLC5555 Church Legislation and Pastoral Praxis 10 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) FDT5030 The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Theological and Canonical Aspects 5 ECTS MRT5050 The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Theological, Ethical and Canonical Aspects 5 ECTS MRT5080 Theology of Culture 5 ECTS SHG5000 Select Thematic Issues in Scripture 5 ECTS SHG5030 The Synoptic Gospels: Exegetical Approaches 5 ECTS SHG5040 The Gospel of John: Exegetical Approaches 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) HPA5000 Church History: From Medieval to Contemporary 5 ECTS HPA5100 Select Patristic Themes 5 ECTS Year 2 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) FDT5040 Holy Orders and Consecrated Life 5 ECTS FDT5050 Ecclesiology and Aspects of Ecumenical Dialogue 5 ECTS HPA5050 Palaeochristian Archaeology and Sacred Art 5 ECTS MRT5090 Principles of Moral Theology: Advanced Seminar 5 ECTS MRT5100 Foundations of Spiritual Theology 5 ECTS SHG5020 Old Testament: Exegetical Enquiries 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) THL5800 Dissertation 30 ECTS This programme of study is governed by The General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Masters Theology under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology. This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Master in Theology – M.Th. – 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 degree obtained with Second Class (Honours) or better in Theology with a subsidiary area in Philosophy or a Bachelor degree obtained with Category II or better in Theology. The admission of applicants under paragraph (b) shall be made conditional on the result of an interview. Such applicants shall be required to follow a preparatory programme. 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
