By virtue of Saint Paul University’s pontifical charter, the Faculty of Theology offers a licentiate programme (Sacrae Theologiae Licentia – STL) conferred by the Senate of Saint Paul University. The licentiate is the academic degree which enables one to teach in a major seminary or equivalent school and which is therefore required for this purpose. To obtain the licentiate, one must successfully complete a two-year programme that includes coursework and research at the graduate level.
Sacrae Theologiae Licentia (STL)
Admission criteria for the STL are the same as for the M.A. in Theology, except the candidate must hold an ecclesiastical bachelor’s degree (STB) or its equivalent.
Sacrae Theologiae Licentia (STL)
IN THE FIRST YEAR
Seven courses as follows:
Four Foundation courses:
1 course from the following:
1 course from the following:
1 course from the following:
1 course from the following:
One methodology course (THO6399 Methodologies in Theology, 3cr.)
Two courses to be chosen in consultation with the student’s research director (who will be from the student’s chosen area of studies) and with the director of Graduate Studies from:
IN THE SECOND YEAR
Three elective courses in Theology (9cr.)
A teaching internship (3cr.)
THO6997 Examen de synthèse / Synthesis Exam
THO6998 Mémoire / Research Paper (6cr.)
Interaction between theology and psychology with reference to pastoral ministry, the experience of the believer, the development of faith and of religious attitudes. The pastoral implications of psychological theories of the individual and his/her social relations: impact on cognitive processes, emotion, behaviour, competence, values. Psychological perspectives on the pastoral minister's practice, role and identity.
Interaction between theology and sociology with reference to pastoral ministry. A study of the pastoral implications of socio-historical structures, and of social and cultural change. Analysis of how the social milieu forms the way people think, feel and act, and the reflection on the importance of this formation for values and beliefs. Sociological perspectives on Christian communities' practice, role and identity.
The Christian community as a social reality embodying beliefs and values. Its relationship to and responsibility toward contemporary society and church: local, national, international. Present social questions and the Christian social tradition.
Study of a specific topic or issue in pastoral theology.
Principles and history of interpretation in theology. Recent developments and debates. The role of classic texts and the question of historical consciousness.
Transmission of the text. Inspiration. Canonicity. The authority of the text and the believing community.
Principles and methods of interpretation. History of interpretation: the Church Fathers, Middle Ages, the Reformation, 19th and 20th centuries.
Hermeneutical questions and methodological foundations of contemporary ethical reflection analysed from a theological perspective.
Exploring in depth the basic concepts of theological tradition with regard to Christian ethics, as well as the main questions related to ethical research in a contemporary context. Reflection on what is at stake with regard to the public relevance of the Christian ethical discourse in a pluralist and multicultural society.
Faith and experience. The Mystery of God. Interpretations and expressions of the experience of God.
The relationship between faith and culture; contemporary issues, questions and challenges. The contextual nature of theology.
Analysis of the methods used in the theological study of spirituality. Spirituality in relation to the human sciences.
Comparative theological study of one or more Christian spiritual traditions and one or more spiritual traditions within other religions to highlight their views of the world, human reality and salvation.
Various methodologies used in the main fields of theological research. Theoretical and practical aspects of writing a paper or a thesis: matters of research, defining the problem, a working hypothesis, choosing a method, bibliographical research, writing up the status questiones, etc.
A written and oral exercise during which the student is expected to demonstrate the ability to reflect critically on five themes (and concomitant texts) of particular significance to Eastern Christian Studies.
The research paper, approximately 40 pages in length, aims at a deeper understanding of a precise theological topic, with the help of pertinent methodological tools.
The master’s thesis, about 100 pages long, must show that the student can work independently and in a rigorously scientific manner.
Organization and composition of a thesis proposal acceptable to the Faculty of theology and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. (Graded: S or N/S)
Contact Us
Office of the Associate Vice-Rector, Strategic Enrolment Management
Room 148
Saint Paul University
223 Main Street
Ottawa, ON
K1S 1C4
CANADA
Notice to gmail address holders, be sure to check your junk mailbox regularly, as due to your server's firewalls our email response to your application may end up there.
Telephone: 613-236-1393
Fax: 613-782-3014
admission@ustpaul.ca
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
Please leave your documents in the mailbox in front of room 148 when our offices are closed.
223 Main Street
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1S 1C4
Toll free
1.800.637.6859
613-236-1393
613-782-3005
info@ustpaul.ca