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Catholic Theology
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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
Catholic Theology Study Program aims to prepare qualified specialists of Catholic theology researchers of theological issues in contemporary world who will be able to work for Catholic institutions, applying Catholic Church’s teaching to pastoral work with youth and adults.
Learning outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
1. Philosophically interpret the essential questions of human existence.
2. Interpret the content of Christian revelation in its historical and today’s context.
3. Substantiate authentic teaching of the Church in all areas of pastoral activity.
4. Prepare all age groups for Sacraments.
5. Organize the pastoral work in parishes, Church organizations, and state institutions.
6. Implement prepared projects in practice, as members of a team.
7. Choose the best ways of cooperation in various fields between the Church and State.
8. Appreciate the role of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue in pastoral activity.
9. Critically assess the social, cultural and political context of the country, in order to assist civil society’s development and contribute to the country’s smart, integral growth.
10. Comprehensively articulate a positive impact of Christianity and the Catholic Church on individuals, society and state, on the level of both religious education and public dialogue within some part of a religiously indifferent society.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Activitiesof teaching and learning are chosen in accordance with study objectives and outcomes. Innovative student-centered teaching and learning methods are used: discussion in class, cooperative learning and group work that encourage active student participation and integral thinking, various projects, creative assignments, conferences, and learning using information technology. Chosen methods engage students in active learning, promote students’ awareness, responsibility, the ability to work as a team, encourage students to analyze and critically assess the results.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The cumulative scoring system is used. Chosen methods of assessment indicate what a student actually learned, what knowledge gained, what skills, values developed: oral and written examination, case study, scientific literature analysis, essay, paper, presentation, practicum diary, practicum report, thesis defense.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Study field courses (167 ECTS): Ontology, Philosophical ethics, The History of Ancient and Patristic Philosophy, Introduction to Theology, Natural Theology, Gnoseology, Speciality Language Culture: Theological Language, Philososphy of Religion, History of Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy, Philosophical Anthropology, Philosophy of Nature, History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy, Theological Anthropology, Fundamentals of Communication Psychology, General Introduction to the Holy Scripture Patristic, Fundamental Theology – 1: Revelation and Fundamental Christology, Fundamental Theology – 2: Fundamental Ecclesiology and Theology of Religions, History of the Church of Modern Times, History of the Church of Ancient and Middle Ages, History of the Catholic Church in Lithuania, Fundamental Moral Theology, Liturgy, Church Art, Methodology of Research in Theology, The Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, Pentateuch, Trinitology and Protology, Christology and Soteriology, Pneumatology and Theology of Grace, Ecclesiology and Mariology, Special Moral Theology (1): Theological and Social Ethics, Special Moral Theology (2): Bioethics, Sexual and Conjugal Ethics, Eschatology, Spiritual Theology, Sacramental Theology, Pastoral Theology.
Courses designed for increase of specialization (41 ECTS): The Pauline Letters, The Prophets, Code of Canon Law (1), Catechetics, The Wisdom Books of the Old Testament, Code of Canon Law (2), The Johannine Tradition, Oriental theology, Christian Archaeology.
Practice (15 ECTS): Theology Practicum (Cognitive), Practicum: History of the Catholic Church in Lithuania (Qualifying), Pastoral Theology Practicum (Qualifying), Theological Practicum (Prie-Thesis).
Final Degree Project (12 ECTS): Bachelor‘s Thesis in Catholic Theology.
Specialisations:
Optional courses:
Distinctive features of a study programme:
Faculty of Catholic theology is the only faculty that is established and approved by the Holy See in the Vatican. The faculty closely cooperates with the Holy See's Congregation for Catholic Education, which advises on the program’s design and other questions regarding studies and scientific activities, as well as carries out the analysis of the faculty’s activities. This partnership helps to ensure the program’s richer content and structure. Issued diploma meets the requirements set by both the Republic of Lithuania and the Holy See. Diploma is signed by the Rector and the Archbishop, who is the Grand Chancellor of the Faculty.
