Divinity - Licentiate in Divinity

The Licentiate in Sacred Theology (Sacrae Theologiae Licentiatus) is a pivotal postgraduate degree in the Pontifical University, as the STL qualifies candidates to teach theology in a major seminary, and in the canonical programmes of a Roman Catholic university. The Pontifical University awards the Licentiate in Fundamental Theology, Systematic Theology, Moral Theology, Sacred Scripture, Sacred Liturgy, and in Philosophy (LPh or PhL)

In order to register for courses leading to the degree of Licentiate in Divinity, a candidate must hold at least a Baccalaureate in Divinity, second honours, Grade I (magna cum laude), or what in the judgement of the Faculty is regarded as an equivalent standard of theological study. Theological Languages A competence in theological language(s) is a qualifying requirement STL candidates entering the Faculty of Theology shall be required to sit a qualifying examination in at least two of the following: Hebrew, Greek, or Latin. Syllabi for these examinations here: Greek, Latin, Hebrew Grammar, Hebrew Vocabulary. Qualifying examinations will take place during orientation week. Latin qualifying examination will take place on the Monday of orientation week. Greek qualifying examination will take place on the Friday of orientation week. Candidates who do not pass the above qualifying examination, are required to attend and pass qualifying courses in at least two of the following: Hebrew, Greek, or Latin. In certain circumstances an advanced course in one language may be accepted in lieu of a second. Candidates who have successfully completed a one-year full-time University course in Hebrew, Latin or Greek are exempt, as are candidates who have successfully completed theological language courses in the Pontifical University. The language(s) requirement is merely qualifying and does not form part of the final assessment. Candidates must have or must acquire a good reading knowledge of one modern continental European language. Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to satisfy the English language requirements.