
The Pastoral Formation Institute is licensed by MFHEA
(Licence #: 2013-FHI-023) as a Further and Higher Educational Institute. The Award in Introduction to Sports Ministry is accredited at EQF/MQF Level 5.
This module presents an overall description of what Sports Ministry is and its role in the Church and world today. For this reason, this module will present and explore the Global Movement, delve into the history of the interaction between religion and sport, especially in Christianity, and present Biblical and Church documents’ references to sports. This module will also present the basic values of Sports Ministry which will be further explored throughout the other three follow-up modules:
- Youth leaders interested in Sports/Physical Activity,
- Sports persons (coaches, athletes, club admin. members) interested in Sports Ministry,
- School chaplains, PE teachers, and Teachers interested in both areas (sports & spirituality).
Target Audience Age: 18+
Code | Mode of Delivery | Value |
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PFE5001 | – 2 Half-Day Seminars – Practicum Sessions – 2 Lectures | 2 ECTS |
Lecturers: Rev Bernard Micallef
Mode of Attendance: Part-Time
Session | Dates | Times | Venue |
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Hal-Day Seminar | 21.10.2023 | 09:00 – 12:00 | Archbishop`s Seminary, Rabat |
Tuesday | 24.10.2023 | 18:00 – 20:00 | Catholic Institute Floriana |
Tuesday | 31.10.2023 | 18:00 – 20:00 | Catholic Institute Floriana |
Hal-Day Seminar | 04.11.2023 | 09:00 – 12:00 | Archbishop`s Seminary, Rabat |
Assessment: Written Assessment
Assessment Explanation: To engage with a Christian-based organisation and devise either a plan of how a specific sports-based programme could be set up in their respective organisation or focus on one specific event/activity that can be held within the remit of the organisation. Eg. Lenten sessions using sports etc.
Final Award: Award in Sports Ministry
Duration: 4 sessions, part-time including:
- Contact hours – 14 hours
- Supervised Placement and Practice Hours – 0 hours
- Self-Study Hours – 26 hours
- Assessment Hours – 10 hours
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Certification: A sealed Certificate together with a Certificate supplement after successful* completion of the course
*To obtain a Certificate of Achievement a student must; Attend a minimum of 80% of each module and Pass successfully the assignment
EQF/MQF Level: Level 5
Accreditation Category: Award
Total ECTS: 2 ECTS
Award Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute
Teaching Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

The Pastoral Formation Institute is licensed by MFHEA
(Licence #: 2013-FHI-023) as a Further and Higher Educational Institute. The Award in Introduction to Sports Ministry is accredited at EQF/MQF Level 5.
Applicants must be in possession of:
- Proficient in English
- Minimum Level: O level or equivalent
- Expressed interest in Evangelisation and Sport
- Participants must present POMA certification and clean police conduct.
For courses offered in face-to-face learning and Blended Learning, it is required that applicants reside in the Maltese Islands and use their Maltese address in their application form.
For further information regarding visa requirements, head to Identity Malta’s VISA requirement for third-country nationals.