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The Art of Accompanying Couples Preparing for Marriage

05/05/2023

“The art of accompanying couples” provides the basic knowledge and skills needed by leading couples commencing their ministry with engaged couples preparing for a Christian marriage. This course introduces those new to this ministry to the art of creating the necessary group dynamics, accompanying individual couples, and keeping up to date with information and methodologies in this particular field. This course addresses these needs by modelling the learning outcomes in the methodology of the course itself.

The intended learning outcomes: 

By the end of this course the students will be able to:

  • facilitate a group of young couples preparing for Christian marriage
  • accompany on a basic spiritual and emotional level young engaged couples preparing for a Christian marriage.
  • couples who are being introduced to the ministry of accompanying couples towards the sacrament of marriage; 
  • other couples who are already accompanying couples towards marriage as a form of ongoing formation.  (commonly known as koppji mexxejja) 

Target Audience Age: 19-65+

The course is delivered on Fridays between 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Throughout the course, the participants will be mentored by experienced Cana Couple Leaders (koppja mexxejja) Mr Chris and Ms Rosanne Triganza. Through useful tips and experiences, the couple can help participants with any queries they might have and to better understand their future role as a Cana Couple Leader (koppja mexxejja).

DateSessionLecturers
5th MaySession 1: Group Dynamics Mr Joseph Pellicano
12th MaySession 2: Skills for Accompanying Individuals Rev. Prof Paul Galea
19th MaySession 3: Growing Deeper in the Spiritual Dimension Mr Nicholas & Ms Mary Baldacchino
26th MaySession 4: Exploring Available Resources Part 1: Family Planning and Sexuality  Ms Christine Galea
2nd JuneSession 5: Exploring Available Resources
Part 2: Issues with moral theology related to the family 		Rev. Dr Carlo Calleja
8th & 9th JuneSession 6: Assessment Presentation by the Participating Couples Fr Charles Attard and Fr Aayrton Muscat
Leading Couple Shadowing Experience

After following the above course, the participants will have the opportunity to shadow an experienced couple during an actual Cana course. This will give the participants the chance to observe what being a couple leader (koppja mexxejja) entails.

This course is held on Fridays from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Dates
SessionDatesTimes
LecturesFridays 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th May 20236:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Presentation SessionThursday 8th & Fridays 9th June 20236:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Leading Couple Shadowing Experience

After following the above course, the participants will have the opportunity to shadow an experienced couple during an actual Cana course. Dates and locations for this arrangement will be discussed individually with the applicants.

Assessment: short presentation during the last course session.

Certification: Certificate of Achievement

*To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, a student must; attend all the contact hours, complete the leading couple shadowing experience and pass successfully the assessment/s.

Teaching Institutions: Cana Movement together with Pastoral Formation Institute.

Award Institution: Pastoral Formation Institute

Every application will be considered on its individual merits. The Pastoral Formation Institute accepts a wide range of qualifications, and we always try to judge applications on the basis of academic potential. We do consider a very wide range of academic, vocational, and professional qualifications, as well as work and other appropriate experiences and skills.

The Richness of the Various Christian Traditions

09/11/2022   Santa Rita Hall, Santa Rita Street, Birzebbuga

This course describes the commitment of the different Churches to seek unity after centuries of division. Great strides have been made in this area in the last 60 years with the result that separated Churches have come closer to each other and now collaborate in various ways. During this course, students will have the opportunity to appreciate the different rites and liturgy of Churches.

Course Aim:
  1. An appreciation of the history of the Church and how divisions came about among various Churches and Traditions
  2. Learning the basic terminology related to ecumenism
  3. Basic knowledge about the Christian East and the Christian West
  4. Knowing about the various efforts of ecumenical dialogue and the fruit achieved by pioneers in the field
  5. Appreciating the way other Churches celebrate the liturgy on the Lord’s Day
Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]

Those interested in the knowledge of the various Churches and their traditions.

Part 1: The Basic on the Search for Christian Unity
Session 1Basic Introduction to Ecumenism:
Basic jargon and historical overview of Ecumenism		Rev. Prof. Hector Scerri
Session 2Churches and Rites in the Christian EastPapas Prof. Martin Zammit
Session 3The Genesis of the Ecumenical MovementDr Dorianne Buttigieg

Part 2: The Richness of the Various Christian Traditions
Session 4Churches and Traditions:
Their origins, development, and socio-religious context		Rev. Prof. Hector Scerri & Dr Andre P. Debattista
Church Liturgy/ Service
Session 5The Divine Liturgy celebrated at the Serbian Orthodox ChurchSerbian Orthodox Church, Birzebbuga
Session 6The Sunday Eucharist celebrated by the Church of EnglandSt Andrew`s Scots Church, Valletta
Session 7The Sunday Service at St Andrew`s Scots` ChurchSt Paul`s Pro-Cathedral, Valletta
Session Format
  • Four lectures on Wednesdays between 18:00-20:00 (8 hours).
  • Three Sunday Liturgy/Service (3 hours)
Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]
Calendar:
DateTimeVenue
9th November 202218:00 – 20:00Santa Rita Hall, Birzebbuga
16th November 202218:00 – 20:00Santa Rita Hall, Birzebbuga
23rd November 202218:00 – 20:00Santa Rita Hall, Birzebbuga
30th November 202218:00 – 20:00Santa Rita Hall, Birzebbuga
Sunday 4th December 20229:30 amSerbian Orthodox Church, Birzebbuga
Sunday 18th December 202210:30 amSt Andrew`s Scots Church, Valletta
Sunday 8th January 202310:30 amSt Paul`s Pro-Cathedral, Valletta

Students are asked to be present 30 minutes prior to the Sunday liturgy/service for an introductory session on-site.

This course has two exit certificate options

1.Certificate of Attendance:

A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to students who have attended a minimum of 80% of all contact hours.

2. Certificate of Participation:

A Certificate of Participation* will be awarded to students who meet the attendance criteria and successfully complete the course multiple choice online exam.

Duration: 7 sessions

Awarding Institute: Pastoral Formation Institute

* Attendance Criteria: students need to attend a minimum of 80% of all contact hours.

Every application will be considered on its individual merits. The Pastoral Formation Institute accepts a wide range of qualifications, and we always try to judge applications on the basis of academic potential. We do consider a very wide range of academic, vocational, and professional qualifications, as well as work and other appropriate experiences and skills.

How to Understand & Deliver Better the Bible as a Catechist

22/10/2022   Refectory Hall, The Archbishop`s Curia, Floriana, & Ċentru Parrokkjali Santu r-Rokku, Valletta

Inspired by the biblical verse “your Word is a lamp to my feetand a light to my path” Psalm 119, the aim of this short course is to equip catechists with the information needed regarding the main biblical books which are key texts of the Christian life and of the catechesis for children, adolescents and adults. 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

  • to understand more about the books of the Pentateuch, the Prophets, and the Gospels;
  • to understand what parables are and how they are different from stories and other genres;
  • to understand the miracles as described in the Bible;
  • to respond appropriately when students ask questions related to the Bible;
  • to apply what they have learnt to a young audience.

If you would like to attend any number of seminars instead of the whole course, email [email protected]

  • Catechists who do not have an academic background in theology;
  • Persons who have a certificate in either Faith Foundations for Ministry or a General Education Award in Evangelisation
  • Parents who wish to learn how to share Biblical passages with their children. 
  • Other persons interested in the subject, may also apply.

Target Audience Age: 18+

The aim of this session is to present the Bible not as a code of conduct or morality book but rather as a text where we encounter people who had a faith journey in God. In addition, it will also present the Bible as a tool, through which, we, the people of God living today, can also grow in our own faith in Jesus and God.

The aim of this session is to delve deeper into the first 5 books of the Bible. Attention will be given to the cultural backgrounds and literary genres presented in these books. Students will have the opportunity to appreciate, interpret, and teach from these books in their ministry.

The aim of this session is to understand the role of the prophet in the Old Testament as well as to explore the various theological themes which emerge in these books. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to teach from these books in their ministry.

Who were Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and why is Jesus portrayed so differently in each gospel? The aim of this session is to present the diversity found in the synoptic gospels and the gospel of John and at the same time examine the unity found between them.

The aim of this session is the help the learner understand what a miracle is and what is its significance. In addition, parables are also explored as both a spiritual and a teaching tool. Methods for interpreting and applying miracles and parables as an interesting way of teaching are also explored.

This will be a reflective session which will provide an opportunity for the students to evaluate what they have learnt throughout the course as well as explore how the word of God is speaking to them today.

 

The course is delivered over 12 contact hours over 6 Saturdays. The 2-hour seminars are held on Saturdays between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.

Saturdays at 10:00 am – 12:00pm
SessionDate & TimeLecturerVenue
The Bible as a Faith Experience22nd October 2022Fr Peter EllulRefectory Hall, The Archbishop`s Curia, Floriana
The Pentateuch19th November 2022Dr Joseph CiapparaRefectory Hall, The Archbishop`s Curia, Floriana
The Prophets 21st January 2023Dr Joseph CiapparaRefectory Hall, The Archbishop`s Curia, Floriana
The Four Gospels25th February 2023Fr Peter EllulRefectory Hall, The Archbishop`s Curia, Floriana
Parables and Miracles29th April 2023Fr Terence Spiteri OSARefectory Hall, The Archbishop`s Curia, Floriana
Inspired by the Word of God20th May 2023Rev Dr Jimmy BonniciĊentru Parrokkjali Santu r-Rokku, Valletta
This course has two exit certificate options: 
  1. Certificate of Attendance

To obtain a Certificate of Attendance, students must attend all the course contact hours. 

2. Certificate of Participation

To obtain a Certificate of Participation, students must attend all the contact hours and pass the short multiple-choice online exam. 

Teaching Institution: Lifelong Catechesis

Final Award: How to Understand & Deliver Better the Bible as a Catechist

Awarding Institute: Pastoral Formation Institute

Duration: 6 Saturdays

Every application will be considered on its individual merits. The Pastoral Formation Institute accepts a wide range of qualifications, and we always try to judge applications on the basis of academic potential. We do consider a very wide range of academic, vocational, and professional qualifications, as well as work and other appropriate experiences and skills.

The Human Experience of God in Prayer

05/02/2022   Lecture Room 3, Archdiocese of Malta, Floriana
prayer

During this course, participants are invited to experience the beauty of their relationship with God in prayer. The aim of the course is for the participants to deepen their understanding of prayer as essential to our journey of faith.  

The course will be spread over six Saturdays, exploring different approaches to prayer, including scripture, icons, and experiential texts.  

Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]

Adults who wish to explore and delve deeper into their relationship with God in prayer.

Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]
Lecturer
Prayer as the Motor of Spiritual LifeRev Dr Jimmy Bonnici
Prayer in the Old TestamentRev Dr Stefan Attard
Prayer in the New TestamentSr Marie Scicluna rscj
Vocal PrayerRev Dr Mark Sultana
Liturgical and Ecclesial Aspects of PrayerMr Emanuel Micallef
Praying with IconsProf Adrian Gellel

Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]

This course is held on Saturdays from 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Mode of Delivery: In person
05/02/2022Introduction to the course: Prayer as the Motor of the Spiritual Life
12/02/2022Prayer in the Old Testament
19/02/2022Prayer in the New Testament
05/03/2022Vocal Prayer
12/03/2022Liturgical and Ecclesial Aspects of Prayer
09/04/2022Praying with Icons

Assessment: no assessment

Final Award: Certificate of Attendance

Duration: 3 months (18 hours)

Certification: A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded after successful* completion of the course

* To obtain a Certificate of Achievement a student must: attend a minimum of 70% of each module

Every application will be considered on its individual merits. The Pastoral Formation Institute accepts a wide range of qualifications, and we always try to judge applications on the basis of academic potential. We do consider a very wide range of academic, vocational, and professional qualifications, as well as work and other appropriate experiences and skills.

Art and Faith: The Way of Beauty

01/02/2022   ZOOM & Site visits in person
The Allegory of the Triumph

“Christian art offers the believer a theme for reflection and acts as an aid to enter into contemplation in intense prayer, similar to a moment of catachesis…”

Pontifical Council for Culture, the ‘Via Pulchritudinis’, 2006, III.2C

Over time and across cultures, humans have always sought to express the ineffable – those phenomena and mysteries which, for centuries, have captivated man’s imagination.

What mysteries do their creations, in turn, conceal?

What may this incredible artistic heritage reveal about the evolution of human thought, belief, and the manner in which man related and reacted to the natural world and beyond?

Moreover, what insights, as Christians, may we attain and contemplate today, from a twenty-first-century perspective?

The course seeks to explore and address these questions by delving deeply into different forms of expression—religious or otherwise—and the myriad of ways these may be engaged with theologically.   

Course Aim:
  • to provide different tools to “read” into works of art and engage with them on a profound iconological, theological, philosophical, and cultural level; 
  • to re-evaluate the role of art and ritual within religious practice and experience; 
  • to present the story and evolution of art in relation to core Christian beliefs, dogmas and values; 
  • to hone observational and critical thinking skills in the encounter with different forms of art; 
  • to encourage the use of the imagination and the contemplation of art as a method of prayer; 
  • to gain confidence in approaching familiar or previously unknown artworks, reflecting upon them and bringing them into discourse among peers; 
Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]

People who wish to enrich their spirituality by learning how to read and meditate artworks

Introduction to the Course: Encounters with Beauty
Creation : Origins of Beauty

“When we contemplate with wonder the universe in all its grandeur and beauty, we must praise the whole Trinity.”

(St John Paul II, Catechesis).

With a particular emphasis on Genesis, we will explore ways in which ideas on art and beauty might emerge through a reflection on the first (and most recent) encounters of creation and humanity. 

Creation : The Matter of Beauty

In this lecture, we will seek to address questions on the relation between matter and beauty, on how matter may positively serve as a means of expressing and thinking about the divine.  

Spatial Encounters: Sacred and Secular

What do the terms ‘sacred’ and ‘space’ mean, and how do these meanings change when the terms are brought together? How are the senses and matter key players in identifying and animating sacred space? In this session, we will explore the origins and some of the earliest manifestations of sacred space. 

Spatial Encounters: Locations and Orientations 

How do sacred spaces interact with the landscapes in which they are located? What role do notions of design, geometry, cosmology, and technology, play in the construction and memorialisation of sacred spaces? Which parts of our domestic and communal spaces have the potential to participate in the sacred?  

Spatial Encounters: The Temple 

In this session, we will consider the Biblical roots to sacred space, the transition and cross-cultural adaptations in Judeo-Christian and Classical public, private and religious space.   

Origin, Matter and Spirit

Visit to St Agatha Catacombs, Rabat

Spatial Encounters: Adorning and Adoring 

What are the ways in which space could be prepared and adorned for the encounter with the divine? In this session, we will explore some early Christian and medieval sacred spaces, their architecture, and decoration as a reflection of the main beliefs and practices animating the encounter with the sacred.  

The Body: Embodying the Divine 

How can consider the human body as a category of analysis in the discourse on beauty? In this session, we will explore notions on how the body may be envisioned as a temple or as a sacred space.  

Sacred Space

Site Visit to St John`s Co-Cathedral

The Body: Becoming like the Divine

In this session, we will explore different ways of thinking about the relationship between icons and idols, particularly in light of Christian doctrine, apologetics, and theology. 

Violent Encounters: Worship and Destruction

In this session, we will address issues concerning iconoclastic reactions to the figurative representation of the divine and how violence and destruction may inform our notion of beauty, religious practice, and worship. A special focus will be given to Eastern Christianity, art, and architecture. 

Violent Encounters: Reconciling Beauty: the crucifix 

In this session, we will take a look at the central image, Eikon, of Christianity: the Crucified Christ, and how the portrayal of suffering—especially as expressed in Western religious imagery—may evoke a spirit of empathy and transformation in the beholder. 

Violent Encounters: Memory and Remembrance 

In this session we will consider the memorialisation of political violence through sacred (or pseudo-sacred) art, taking the city of Valletta as a departure point to reflect on the making of political, corporate, religious, and cultural identities.  

Violent Encounters

Visit Valletta Streets

Violent Encounters: Revelation of Beauty

In this conclusion, we will reflect on how the rhetoric of violence, as expressed through the arts, may afford a unique space to contemplate central Christian notions concerning redemption, salvation, fraternal and divine love.  

Half-day retreat with class suggestions, class presentations and group reflection  
Last Lecture: Class suggestion 
Session Format
  • Fourteen lectures on Tuesdays between 17:30 and 19:30 (28 hours) with audio-visual presentations, complemented by group discussions and sharing based on individual observation and contemplation. – online on ZOOM
  • Three Saturday Site Visits (9 hours) – in-person on site
  • Half-Day Seminar (5 hours)
Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]
1st February 2022Introduction to the Course: Encounters with Beauty
8th February 2022Creation: Origins of Beauty
15th February 2022Creation: The Matter of Beauty 
22nd February 2022Spatial Encounters: Sacred and Secular 
8th March 2022Spatial Encounters: Locations and Orientations 
15th March 2022Spatial Encounters: The Temple 
Saturday 19th March 2022
10:00-13:00		Origin, Matter, and Spirit:
Site Visit – St Agatha Catacombs, Rabat
29th March 2022Art as Sacrifice: sacrificial origins of artistic practice
5th April 2022Spatial Encounters: Adorning and Adoring 
26th April 2022The Body: Embodying the Divine
Saturday 7th May 2022
10:00 -13:00		Sacred Space: Visit St John’s Co-Cathedral 
17th May 2022The Body: Becoming like the Divine
24th May 2022Violent Encounters: Worship and Destruction 
31st May 2022Violent Encounters: Reconciling Beauty: the crucifix 
14th June 2022Violent Encounters: Memory and Remembrance
Saturday 18th June 2022
10:00-13:00		Violence: Visit Valletta Streets
21st June 2022Violent Encounters: Revelation of Beauty
Saturday 25th June 2022
9:00 – 14:00		Half-day retreat with class presentations and group reflection  

Assessment: 

  • (optional) a reflective journal, based on the prayerful contemplation of selected artworks; 
  • (compulsory): Based on a local work of art, sculpture or space, or an artistic work of their own making (literary/visual/audio-visual/music/film/etc), students will be asked to deliver a 15 to 20-minute class presentation on how the chosen work(s) might help “expand our gaze and ideas” on beauty, both in an aesthetic and theological sense.  While the presentation is intended to give the student an opportunity to elaborate further on one of the main themes touched upon in class, according to their own interests and artistic preference. It is also an opportunity to share ideas as well as receive feedback from peers. The students will also be encouraged to submit their work in written format (approx 2500 words). 

Final Award: Certificate in The way of Beauty: Discovering Faith through Art

Duration: One-year part-time course with two modules

Certification: A sealed Certificate after successful* completion of the course

* To obtain a Certificate of Achievement a student must: attend a minimum of 70% of each module and Pass successfully the assignment

Every application will be considered on its individual merits. The Pastoral Formation Institute accepts a wide range of qualifications, and we always try to judge applications on the basis of academic potential. We do consider a very wide range of academic, vocational, and professional qualifications, as well as work and other appropriate experiences and skills.

Introduction to Catholic Theology

18/10/2021   Iklin Parish Centre, Iklin

What is theology? This answer is approached from a number of perspectives that, together, articulate a sounder picture of theology. This course aims to provide an insight into the basic tenets of the Christian faith such as God and the Trinity, exploring the itinerary leading to the development of the faith throughout the ages. Moreover, this extends to the relationship between the faith and the contemporary world. Faith can engage in dialogue with the world in a myriad of ways and circumstances. This includes, for example, moral issues in contemporary life and also social issues. This attests to the fact that Christianity cannot be separated from the world. Rather, the Church is called to engage in a relevant dialogue with the world, showing that this dialogue can be achieved. Most of all, the course serves to equip the participant with the necessary ways to show how Christianity is more than ever relevant in the contemporary world.

The course will offer an in-depth curriculum of solid theological discourse enabling participants to:

  • to offer an in-depth curriculum of solid theological discourse enabling participants to reflect deeply about the Christian faith
  • integrate and development of reflective ministry with respect to the needs of our contemporary Church and society
  • provide an opportunity for the ongoing spiritual development of the participants

Those who wish to study Theology and reflect deeply about the Christian faith.

Modules:

First Year

2021-2022

This module introduces the concept of theology, its etymology, and also its development throughout the ages up to contemporary times. Most importantly, it explores questions with regard to the relationship between faith and reason, faith and science, Revelation and Tradition. In this module, participants will be equipped with the tools necessary to make the case for theology and its relevance in today’s world.

Assessment: A written assignment

In this course participants are exposed to the social and cultural milieu of the first centuries, crucial to a better understanding of the spread of Christianity. This is followed by an exploration of the main developments during the Patristic era. This itinerary also covers the first schisms within Christendom, which eventually reach their culmination in the East-West schism of 1054. The development of theology during the medieval era is explored, especially the relationship between theology and philosophy.

Assessment: A written assignment

In this course participants are exposed to the social and cultural milieu of the first centuries, crucial to a better understanding of the spread of Christianity. This is followed by an exploration of the main developments during the Patristic era. This itinerary also covers the first schisms within Christendom, which eventually reach their culmination in the East-West schism of 1054. The development of theology during the medieval era is explored, especially the relationship between theology and philosophy.

Assessment: A written assignment

This module introduces participants to the basics of moral theology, together with an itinerary tracing the main developments of moral theology itself, and the various approaches within this particular field. Moreover the course provides a deeper understanding of a number of key issues, such as Thomas Aquinas’ contribution on morality, the notion of the moral being, virtues, conscience, sin, and reconciliation.

Assessment: A written assignment

Second Year

2022-2023

The first part of the course provides a theological reflection on the person of Jesus Christ. Following an adequate understanding of the terms “Jesus of history” and “Christ of faith”, the course will take the New Testament as its focal point to discuss the Christology in the Synoptics and the Gospel of John, Jesus preaching of the Kingdom, the uniqueness of the Resurrection, and the Christological titles.

In the second part, the course offers a theological reflection on the mystery of the Trinity as far as it can be explained in human language. A deeper understanding of revelation enables us to focus on the encounter between the human and the divine in the relationship with the Trinitarian God: it is in this context that we can reflect on the essence of God in three Persons – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Assessment: A written assignment

In this course participants are exposed to the social and cultural milieu of the first centuries, crucial to a better understanding of the spread of Christianity. This is followed by an exploration of the main developments during the Patristic era. This itinerary also covers the first schisms within Christendom, which eventually reach their culmination in the East-West schism of 1054. The development of theology during the medieval era is explored, especially the relationship between theology and philosophy.

Assessment: A written assignment

In this course participants are exposed to the social and cultural milieu of the first centuries, crucial to a better understanding of the spread of Christianity. This is followed by an exploration of the main developments during the Patristic era. This itinerary also covers the first schisms within Christendom, which eventually reach their culmination in the East-West schism of 1054. The development of theology during the medieval era is explored, especially the relationship between theology and philosophy.

Assessment: A written assignment

As St Augustine reminds us, the human search for God is still ongoing and has been throughout the ages. This module explores the human search for God in contemporary times and is tackled in different sub-topics. In the first sub-topic, we reflect on the importance of the Second Vatican Council and the dialogue of the Roman Catholic Church with the contemporary world.

The second sub-topic, that of spirituality, enables the participants to delve deeper into what ‘spirituality’ entails, a word that is over-used in our times. The origin of the word is explored, together with the various forms of spirituality seen throughout the ages, leading to the contemporary era and use. Since it is felt that it merits discussion and personal reflection, participants will be able to share their thoughts on spirituality with the group, using presentations or other resources.

The third part of the module explores another important and relevant aspect, that of Catholic social teaching. Participants are made aware of the teaching of the Catholic Church regarding social issues and contemporary questions and problems using various encyclicals including those that highlight the importance of human dignity.

Assessment: A written assignment

Code Module Value
THD5009 The person of Christ and the Revelation of the Trinitarian God 2 ECTS
THD5010 Contemporary Issues after the Second Vatican Council 2 ECTS
THD5019 The search for God in Contemporary Culture 4 ECTS
Code Module Value
THD5005 Theology and the Human Quest for God 2 ECTS
THD5006 Theological thought and development during Early and Medieval times 2 ECTS
THD5007 Theological thought and development during Modern and Contemporary period 2 ECTS
THM2022 Introduction to Moral Theology 2 ECTS

 

Session Format

  • Fifty-six lectures over two years held on Mondays between 18:30 and 20:30 from 14th October 2021 (112 hours)
  • Four, two-hour, tutorial sessions, held on Mondays and Saturdays (two sessions per year)

 

Calendar:

Introductory Seminar

Session Dates Times
In-person October 2021 10:00

Module 1 – Theology and the Human Quest for God

Lecturers: various

Session Dates Times
In-person 18th & 25th October 2021 18:30 – 20:30
In-person 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th November 2021 18:30 – 20:30

Module 2 – Theological thought and development during Modern and Contemporary period

Lecturer: various

Session Dates Times
In-person 6th December 2021 18:30 – 20:30
Seminar – In-person 11th December 2021 10:00
Christmas Recess 19th December 2021 – 2nd January 2022  
In-person 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st January 2022 18:30 – 20:30
In-person 7th Februrary2022 18:30 – 20:30

 

Module 3 – Theological thought and development during Early and Medieval times

Lecturers: various

Session Dates Times
In-person 14th & 21st February 2022 18:30 – 20:30
Carnival Recess 24th Februrary – 1st March 2022  
In-person 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March 2022 18:30 – 20:30
In-person 4th April 2022 18:30 – 20:30

 

Module 4 – Introduction to Moral Theology

Lecturers: Jesmond Schembri

Session Dates Times
Easter Recess 11th – 24th April 2022  
In-person 25th April 2022 18:30 – 20:30
In-person 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th May 2022 18:30 – 20:30
In-person 6th June 2022 18:30 – 20:30

Modules 5 – 7 will be offered in 2022-2023. Dates for these modules will be available in June 2022

Assessment: Written assignments. Each assignment will be handed for every module

Final Award: Higher Education Award in Theology

MQF Level: Level 5

Duration: 2 year part-time (112 hours)

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 70% of each module and Pass successfully the assignment

Every application will be considered on its individual merits. The Pastoral Formation Institute accepts a wide range of qualifications, and we always try to judge applications on the basis of academic potential. We do consider a very wide range of academic, vocational, and professional qualifications, as well as work and other appropriate experiences and skills.