License and Doctorate with specialization in Mariology
License with specialization in Mariology
To obtain the academic degree of Licentiate in Theology with a specialization in Mariology, the ordinary curriculum of studies includes a two-year period (four semesters), organized around various disciplines, divided into six thematic areas (biblical, theological-dogmatic, historical-patristic, liturgical-pastoral, interdisciplinary, humanistic) and three seminars (See Statutes, articles 86-89, 96).
Biblical Area
Principles for Research and Applications (3 ECTS)
The Presence and Function of the Mother of the Messiah in the Old Testament (3 ECTS)
Mary in the Tradition of Paul and Mark (3 ECTS)
Mary in the Tradition of Matthew (6 ECTS)
Mary in the Lucanian Writings (5 ECTS)
Mary in the Tradition of John (3 ECTS)
Historical-Theological Area
Patristic and Ecclesial Tradition on Mary (3 ECTS)
Mary in the Byzantine Theological Tradition (6th-11th centuries) (3 ECTS)
Mary in the Eastern Tradition of the Second Millennium (3 ECTS)
Mary in the Tradition of the Latin Church (3 ECTS)
Mary in Contemporary Theology (3 ECTS)
Mary between History and Hagiography (3 ECTS)
Dogmatic-Magisterial Area
Divine-Messianic Motherhood and Virginity of Mary (3 ECTS)
Immaculate Conception and Sanctity of Mary (3 ECTS)
Ecclesiology and Eschatology; Mary and the Church; the Assumption (3 ECTS)
Mary’s Cooperation in Salvation (3 ECTS)
Mary in Contemporary Theology (3 ECTS)
The Second Vatican Council: History and Theological Content (3 ECTS)
Post-Conciliar Ordinary Magisterium (3 ECTS)
Ecumenical-Interreligious Area
Mary in the Works of Some 20th-Century Theologians (3 ECTS)
Mary in Ecumenical Dialogue with the Reformation (3 ECTS)
Mary in Interreligious Dialogue (3 ECTS)
Mary of Nazareth and the Women’s Question (3 ECTS)
Feminisms and Mariology (3 ECTS)
Mary between Culture and Politics (3 ECTS)
Mary in Non-Christian Traditions: Islam (3 ECTS)
Inculturation of the Figure of the Virgin (3 ECTS)
Humanities
Marian Iconography: Figurative Themes (3 ECTS)
Mary in Literature (3 ECTS)
Mary in Poetry (3 ECTS)
Mary in Music (3 ECTS)
Doctorate with specialization in Mariology
To be admitted to the Third Cycle, students must have obtained a Licentiate in Theology with magna cum laude. Admission to the Doctorate must be agreed upon with the President, together with the Coordinator of the Third Cycle, to prepare an appropriate study plan, leading to the Doctorate with a specialization in Mariology (See Statutes, Articles 90-92, 97-99).
Tuition Fees
First-time Registration: € 120,00
Annual Licentiate Registration: € 1.200,00
Licentiate Exam: € 450,00
Licentiate Diploma: € 140,00
Single-Time Registration for Doctorate (valid for 4 years): € 1.450,00
Doctoral Thesis Submission: € 500,00
Doctoral Thesis Defense: € 500,00
Doctoral Diploma: € 250,00