Specialized Theological Studies

Specialization: Specialized Theological Studies 

Level of education: grade II (MA)

Form of study: full-time

Duration: 4 semesters

Language: English

Candidates for the second degree studies in English do not take the Polish language exam.

The specialized theological studies program is characterized by in-depth education for graduates of basic theological studies. It prepares graduates for advanced and in-depth theological knowledge, which is often the first step towards a possible choice of a research and academic path. The program is characterized by a high level of specialization in theological subdisciplines.

All lectures are held in a hybrid form (stationary classes at the University’s headquarters with the possibility of online participation). The SST graduate demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the Church’s teaching and the ability to interpret the Magisterium in accordance with the challenges of modern times, in connection with other fields of science, especially the humanities and social sciences. Graduates are prepared to undertake and coordinate activities in ecclesiastical and secular institutions whose activities concern broadly understood social life, culture and education, especially those inspired by the Christian faith.

The qualifications obtained entitle the holder to hold management positions in the indicated scope and to act as an expert within the completed specialization. The qualifications obtained allow the teacher to teach theology and formation in theological seminaries. The graduate is also prepared for further scholarly development within the cycle of doctoral studies.

Time: 2 years

Form of studies: full-time (with the possibility of online participation)

Professional prospects:

• in church and secular institutions whose activities concern broadly understood social life, culture and education, especially inspired by the Christian faith;
• in management positions in the indicated scope and acting as an expert within the completed specialization;
• in formation in theological seminaries;
• in further scientific development within the Doctoral School or in the third cycle of theological studies Ad lauream.

Required documents

• An application from Internetowa Rejestracja Kandydatów, the university web-based candidate registration system
• One photo
• A photocopy of your passport
• A high school diploma (an original and a copy)
• A theology diploma (for the recognition of the equivalent educational achievements) from the schools recognized by Vatican
• Evidence of payment for an electronic student’s ID card
• Additionally, candidates are to submit a recommendation letter from their parish priest or pastor and in the case of the religious or monks, a permission letter from their bishop or their father superior.