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This course offers an engaging introduction to the Second Vatican Council, focusing on its historical context and transformative vision for the Church. Special attention is given to the four major constitutions and a thematic overview of the remaining documents. Participants will explore key teachings on revelation, liturgy, the Church, mission, and dialogue with the modern world—deepening their understanding of Vatican II’s call to renewal, evangelization, and active participation in the life of the Church.
This course is intended for adult Catholics, catechists, parish leaders, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Church’s teachings and mission. It is particularly beneficial for those engaged in pastoral ministry, as well as educators and students within Catholic institutions who wish to gain a solid foundation in the core documents of the Second Vatican Council and their continued relevance today.
Target Audience Age: 18+
The course will be delivered entirely through a series of pre-recorded lectures accessible on our VLE platform at a time and place convenient for you.
In these pre-recorded lectures, the following subjects will be covered:
- Historical Overview & Purpose of Vatican II
- Dei Verbum (Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation)
- Sacrosanctum Concilium (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy)
- Lumen Gentium (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church)
- Gaudium et Spes (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World)
- The Church’s Mission and Life: Decrees on Ministry and Evangelization
- Dialogue with the Modern World: Religious Freedom, Unity, and Culture
This course has two exit certificate options:
1. Certificate of Participation
The student will receive a Certificate of Participation when watching all pre-recorded lectures and pass from short online multiple-choice exams.
2. Certificate of Achievement
To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, students must watch all pre-recorded lectures, pass from short online multiple-choice exams and written assignment.
Language: Applicants must be proficient in both Maltese and English.
Digital: Applicants must be digitally literate particularly, in use of office suites and internet access.