Pontifical Universities in Rome
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Pontifical universities in Rome are pontifical universities where seminarians from different Roman Colleges
are enrolled for major classes.
A pontifical university is a Roman Catholic
university
established by and directly under the authority of the Holy See
. It is licensed to grant academic degree
s in sacred faculties, the most important of which are Sacred Theology
, Canon Law
, Sacred Scripture and
Philosophy
. Pontifical universities follow a Europe
an system of degrees in the sacred faculties, granting the baccalaureate
, the licentiate
, and the doctorate
.
Independent institutions or individual faculties at non-pontifical universities may also be given charters by the Holy See to grant pontifical degrees, usually in one or two specific fields. These are referred to as a "pontifical faculty" or "pontifical institute" to distinguish it from an entire "pontifical university."
As defined by the Code of Canon Law:
The duration of courses varies from university to university.
In Italy
"degrees in theology
and other ecclesiastical disciplines, conferred by a Faculty approved by the Holy See
are recognized by the State
" pursuant to art. 10/II of the 25 March 1985 n.21 Law (OJ No 28, April 10, 1985). However, no measures were taken designed to establish a priori the equivalence with the titles conferred by Italian universities. It is therefore not possible to predetermine a mandatory equivalence for qualifications issued by pontifical universities with those issued by state universities. Indeed, in Italy
, constant changes make it very complex to unify a university curriculum with the problem of equality that must be resolved, at their request, from time to time by the relevant Ministry of Education, University and Research http://www.olir.it/areetematiche/73/documents/Bolgiani_Titoli_di_studio.pdf.
, of Civil Law
and Canon Law
or Utriusque iuris , of Philosophy
, of Biblical Sciences and Archeology
, of Christian and classical literature, of Missiology, Education Science and Social Communication Sciences.
Students are normally classified into normal students , extraordinary students and guest students .
Admission to courses of the Faculties or Institutes of a pontifical university may be conditional on the knowledge of Latin, Greek or other foreign languages.
, the following seven pontifical universities qualify with respect to Can. 815 :
Roman Colleges
Note: This article is based on the "Catholic Encyclopedia" 1913 and contains a large amount of out-dated information throughout, including the numbers of students...
are enrolled for major classes.
A pontifical university is a Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
established by and directly under the authority of the Holy See
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
. It is licensed to grant academic degree
Academic degree
An academic degree is a position and title within a college or university that is usually awarded in recognition of the recipient having either satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of study or having conducted a scholarly endeavour deemed worthy of his or her admission to the degree...
s in sacred faculties, the most important of which are Sacred Theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
, Canon Law
Canon law
Canon law is the body of laws & regulations made or adopted by ecclesiastical authority, for the government of the Christian organization and its members. It is the internal ecclesiastical law governing the Catholic Church , the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches, and the Anglican Communion of...
, Sacred Scripture and
Philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
. Pontifical universities follow a Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an system of degrees in the sacred faculties, granting the baccalaureate
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
, the licentiate
Licentiate
Licentiate is the title of a person who holds an academic degree called a licence. The term may derive from the Latin licentia docendi, meaning permission to teach. The term may also derive from the Latin licentia ad practicandum, which signified someone who held a certificate of competence to...
, and the doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
.
Independent institutions or individual faculties at non-pontifical universities may also be given charters by the Holy See to grant pontifical degrees, usually in one or two specific fields. These are referred to as a "pontifical faculty" or "pontifical institute" to distinguish it from an entire "pontifical university."
As defined by the Code of Canon Law:
Academic degrees
Like other theological faculties, pontifical universities divide studies into 3 cycles: the first cycle of varying duration, after which is obtained a Bachelor (Baccellierato), the second cycle leads to the conferment of a License degree (Licenza) and finally with the third level a Graduate degree (Dottorato) can be obtained.The duration of courses varies from university to university.
In Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
"degrees in theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
and other ecclesiastical disciplines, conferred by a Faculty approved by the Holy See
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
are recognized by the State
Sovereign state
A sovereign state, or simply, state, is a state with a defined territory on which it exercises internal and external sovereignty, a permanent population, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states. It is also normally understood to be a state which is neither...
" pursuant to art. 10/II of the 25 March 1985 n.21 Law (OJ No 28, April 10, 1985). However, no measures were taken designed to establish a priori the equivalence with the titles conferred by Italian universities. It is therefore not possible to predetermine a mandatory equivalence for qualifications issued by pontifical universities with those issued by state universities. Indeed, in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, constant changes make it very complex to unify a university curriculum with the problem of equality that must be resolved, at their request, from time to time by the relevant Ministry of Education, University and Research http://www.olir.it/areetematiche/73/documents/Bolgiani_Titoli_di_studio.pdf.
Courses
Pontifical universities in Rome have established faculties of Sacred TheologyTheology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
, of Civil Law
Civil law (area)
Civil law in continental law is a branch of law which is the general part of private law.The basis for civil law lies in a civil code. Before enacting of codes, civil law could not be distinguished from private law...
and Canon Law
Canon law
Canon law is the body of laws & regulations made or adopted by ecclesiastical authority, for the government of the Christian organization and its members. It is the internal ecclesiastical law governing the Catholic Church , the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches, and the Anglican Communion of...
or Utriusque iuris , of Philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
, of Biblical Sciences and Archeology
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
, of Christian and classical literature, of Missiology, Education Science and Social Communication Sciences.
Admission
Pontifical universities in Rome accept students from around the world, whether clergy or laity. With special permission and motivated, even non-Christians may be admitted.Students are normally classified into normal students , extraordinary students and guest students .
Admission to courses of the Faculties or Institutes of a pontifical university may be conditional on the knowledge of Latin, Greek or other foreign languages.
Institutions
Pontifical universities
In RomeRome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, the following seven pontifical universities qualify with respect to Can. 815 :
- Pontifical University AntonianumPontifical University AntonianumThe Pontifical University Antonianum is a Franciscan university founded in honour of Saint Anthony in Rome.-Establishment:...
- Pontifical Gregorian UniversityPontifical Gregorian UniversityThe Pontifical Gregorian University is a pontifical university located in Rome, Italy.Heir of the Roman College founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola over 460 years ago, the Gregorian University was the first university founded by the Jesuits...
- Pontifical Lateran UniversityPontifical Lateran UniversityThe Pontifical Lateran University is a university by pontifical right based in Rome, Italy. The university also hosts the central session of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family...
- Salesian Pontifical UniversitySalesian Pontifical UniversityThe Salesian Pontifical University is a pontifical university in Italy run by the Salesian order...
- Pontifical University of the Holy CrossPontifical University of the Holy CrossPontifical University of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic university under the Curial Congregation for Catholic Education, which it has entrusted to the Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei, or more commonly called Opus Dei...
- Pontifical University of St. Thomas AquinasPontifical University of St. Thomas AquinasThe Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, also known as the Angelicum, is the Dominican university of Rome, and one of the principal pontifical universities. As such, it is directly dependent on the Pope for its recognition as outlined in the Apostolic Constitution Sapientia Christiana,...
(also called Angelicum) - Pontifical Urban University
Pontifical Athenae and Institutes
In Rome, the following institutes of higher education qualify with respect to Can. 814 :- Pontifical Athenaeum Regina ApostolorumPontifical Athenaeum Regina ApostolorumThe Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum is an educational institute of the Roman Catholic Church in Rome.It is sponsored by the Legionaries of Christ and the lay ecclesial movement, Regnum Christi.-History:...
- Pontificio Ateneo Sant AnselmoPontificio Ateneo Sant AnselmoThe Pontificio Ateneo Sant Anselmo is an educational institute of the Roman Catholic Church in Rome...
- Pontifical Biblical InstitutePontifical Biblical InstituteThe Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, Italy is an institution of the Holy See run by the Jesuits that offers instruction at the university level...
- Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyPontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyThe Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family is a Roman Catholic pontifical institute of theological studies with locations around the world....
- Pontifical Oriental InstitutePontifical Oriental InstituteThe Pontifical Oriental Institute is the premier center for the study of Eastern Christianity in Rome, Italy....
- Patristic Institute AugustinianumPatristic Institute AugustinianumThe Patristic Institute "Augustinianum" is a Roman Catholic Church institution of higher education in Rome. It is responsible for the study of patristic theology - the history and theology of Church Fathers.-History:...
- Pontifical Institute of Arab and Islamic StudiesPontifical Institute of Arab and Islamic StudiesThe Pontifical Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies or Pontificio Istltuto di Studi Arabi e d’Islamistica is a Roman Catholic academic organization in Rome, Italy....
- MarianumMarianumThe Marianum is both the name of a Pontifical institute for the study of Mariology and the name of the prestigious journal of Marian theology. The school and the journal share the same name since their formation was based on the work of Father Gabriel Roschini, who founded both the journal and the...
(Pontifical Theological Faculty Marianum) - Pontifical Theological Faculty TeresianumPontifical Theological Faculty TeresianumThe Pontifical Theological Faculty "Teresianum" is an institution of higher education of the Roman Catholic Church. It was established by the Carmelites in Rome for the study of scientific theology and anthropology.-History:...
- Academy Alphonsian
- Institute of the Theology of the Consecrated Life ClaretianumInstitute of the Theology of the Consecrated Life ClaretianumThe Institute of the Theology of the Consecrated Life "Claretianum" is an educational institute of the Roman Catholic Church in Rome founded by the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of the Claretian order...
- The Office of Pastorale UniversitariaPastorale UniversitariaThe Pastorale Universitaria is an office of the Cardinal Vicar responsible for the pastoral care of students at the Pontifical universities and Pontifical academies of Rome....
- Vicariate of Rome - Pontifical Institute of Sacred MusicPontifical Institute of Sacred MusicThe Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music or Pontificio Instituto de Música Sagrada is an institution of higher education of the Roman Catholic Church specifically dedicated to the study of sacred music. It is based in Rome, Italy.-History:...