The Faculty of Catholic Theology Atnaujinta: 2011-04-27 10:07:26
LT-44260
Phone: + 370 37 323 477
Fax: + 370 37 323 477
E-mail dek@ktf.vdu.lt
Website http://www.teologija.vdu.lt
Dean: dr. Benas Ulevičius
Great Chancellor of the Faculty: Metropolitan Archbishop Sigitas Tamkevičius
Departmental Coordinator for International Relations: dr. Benas Ulevičius
Science and Study Divisions: Theology Department, Religious Studies Department, Canon Law Department, Centre of History of Lithuanian Catholic Church, Research Centre on Marriage and Family.
Why Study Here? The Faculty of Catholic Theology at Vytautas Magnus University is the only Lithuanian faculty approved by the Apostolic Congregation for Catholic Education in Vatican. The studies here are attractive not only to future priests but to seculars as well. The faculty welcomes students who hold Christian values or plan on working in the church, public organizations, solving socially relevant issues of morality, spirituality, ethics, responding to fundamental needs of a person, family and society.
International Relations: Belgium, Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands are just some of the EU countries where the students of the faculty can travel and study for one semester. The universities abroad provide a broader outlook on education, religion and life.
Experience and Research: The faculty offers both graduate and postgraduate study programmes. Students working on a Bachelor’s degree in Catholic theology are given essential knowledge on theology and philosophy, which can be expanded on by pursuing a Master’s degree or Licentiate in Theology. Pedagogy of Religion programme familiarizes the students with Christian worldview, theology, basics in psychology and educology. The graduates are awarded a Bachelor’s degree and a teaching qualification. The religion science is a Bachelor’s level programme for those who are interested in religion as a phenomenon, exploration of various religions and their role in society. Postgraduate programmes include pastoral theology, religious education, church law and family research.
At the heart of the Faculty of Catholic Theology, lies the community life and soul leading of the students. Groups are assembled for prayer and discussions, students frequently organize events ranging from talent shows to weekends of recollections and seminars. The faculty also collaborates with the radio station “Marijos radijas”. Conferences, courses (“Alfa”, “Know yourself”) and seminars are an excellent setting for the students to discuss religion and life, look for ample solutions to relevant problems. The faculty aspires to provide environment which would significantly contribute to the educational development and maturity of its students.
The Faculty In Brief
Faculty Community
- approx. 270 students
- approx. 30 lecturers and researchers
Faculty Structure
- Departments of Theology, Religious Studies and Canon Law
- Centres of History of Lithuanian Catholic Church, Christian Education, Research on Marriage and Family.
Student Activities
- Scientific Association "Signum"
