LICENTIATE in Theology of Marriage and the Family
A leading academic center, serving the mission of the universal Church,
in the field of sciences pertaining to marriage and the family
and regarding issues connected with the fundamental covenant between man and woman
for the care of the next generation and of creation.
Summa familiae cura
The Institute has been entrusted with the mission of engaging in theology in dialogue with the other sciences to enable local Churches better to accompany families, especially those who are suffering, and to do so in a way that values the resources of their cultures, renewed by the light of the Gospel.
The Licentiate (canonical) and Doctorate (canonical) programs in Theology of Marriage and the Family aim to offer those who have already earned a Bachelor’s or Licentiate degree in Theology specialized training on the reality of the family, in accordance with the Church’s magisterium and attentive to the questions of contemporary society, to prepare them for future leadership roles in pastoral, missionary, and educational fields, in service to local churches.
Students will acquire specific skills to accompany families through the various stages of life, such as marriage preparation, welcoming and raising children, transmitting the faith, and caring for the vulnerable, with training also in the areas of contextual and interdisciplinary theology.
Licentiate in Theology of Marriage and the Family (STL)
The Licentiate in Theology of Marriage and the Family promotes theological specialization, pastoral renewal, and interdisciplinary training for those in the Church who are involved in various capacities with family life.
- Duration: 2 academic years (120 ECTS).
- Admission requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Theology, at least cum laude.
- Objectives: to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the subject and to train them in scholarly work, including with a view to teaching
- STUDY PLAN 2026-2027 (all courses are taught in Italian)
- Academic Norms for the Licentiate in Theology
Further INFORMATION
Mrs. Angela MEZZANOTTI
e-mail: teologia@istitutogp2.it
Tel: (+39) 06 698 95 536
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