48 monthsProgramme duration
8,678 USDTuition Fee/year
Programme overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Theology was established in 1958 to train priests. Today, it is open to all who wish to study Christian ethics and culture, and graduates can pursue a variety of career paths. Students undertake a systematic study of biblical and Christian traditions, consider what these traditions teach us with respect to the world we live in, and seek to acquire solid values in today’s chaotic society and look for the true ideal of human beings and society.
Our ultimate aim as the only theology department in Japan is to produce priests, ministers, and teachers of religious studies who will make a meaningful contribution to our modern society.
The only Pontifical Faculty of Theology in Japan
Along with the theological faculties of traditional Jesuit universities in the world, Faculty of Theology at Sophia University is accredited as Pontifical Faculty of Theology and is open to students to receive certain degrees in Sacred Theology, STB/STL/STD.
Curriculum
During the first and second years, students focus on subjects related to the Old and New Testaments, the basics of Christian doctrine, the relation between Christianity and philosophy, and the history of Christianity to gain a basic understanding of Christianity. From the third year, students focus on further advanced and specialized studies building on the basis developed in the first two years. Specialized studies are divided into three fields: “Theology” for doctrinal studies and church history, “Christian Ethics” for bioethics and social ethics, and “Christian Culture” for Christian ideology and art. Finally in the fourth year, students write a graduation thesis on the results of their research, under a theme of their own choice based on their studies conducted in the three years prior.
Our ultimate aim as the only theology department in Japan is to produce priests, ministers, and teachers of religious studies who will make a meaningful contribution to our modern society.
The only Pontifical Faculty of Theology in Japan
Along with the theological faculties of traditional Jesuit universities in the world, Faculty of Theology at Sophia University is accredited as Pontifical Faculty of Theology and is open to students to receive certain degrees in Sacred Theology, STB/STL/STD.
Curriculum
During the first and second years, students focus on subjects related to the Old and New Testaments, the basics of Christian doctrine, the relation between Christianity and philosophy, and the history of Christianity to gain a basic understanding of Christianity. From the third year, students focus on further advanced and specialized studies building on the basis developed in the first two years. Specialized studies are divided into three fields: “Theology” for doctrinal studies and church history, “Christian Ethics” for bioethics and social ethics, and “Christian Culture” for Christian ideology and art. Finally in the fourth year, students write a graduation thesis on the results of their research, under a theme of their own choice based on their studies conducted in the three years prior.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Theology was established in 1958 to train priests. Today, it is open to all who wish to study Christian ethics and culture, and graduates can pursue a variety of career paths. Students undertake a systematic study of biblical and Christian traditions, consider what these traditions teach us with respect to the world we live in, and seek to acquire solid values in today’s chaotic society and look for the true ideal of human beings and society.
Our ultimate aim as the only theology department in Japan is to produce priests, ministers, and teachers of religious studies who will make a meaningful contribution to our modern society.
The only Pontifical Faculty of Theology in Japan
Along with the theological faculties of traditional Jesuit universities in the world, Faculty of Theology at Sophia University is accredited as Pontifical Faculty of Theology and is open to students to receive certain degrees in Sacred Theology, STB/STL/STD.
Curriculum
During the first and second years, students focus on subjects related to the Old and New Testaments, the basics of Christian doctrine, the relation between Christianity and philosophy, and the history of Christianity to gain a basic understanding of Christianity. From the third year, students focus on further advanced and specialized studies building on the basis developed in the first two years. Specialized studies are divided into three fields: “Theology” for doctrinal studies and church history, “Christian Ethics” for bioethics and social ethics, and “Christian Culture” for Christian ideology and art. Finally in the fourth year, students write a graduation thesis on the results of their research, under a theme of their own choice based on their studies conducted in the three years prior.
Our ultimate aim as the only theology department in Japan is to produce priests, ministers, and teachers of religious studies who will make a meaningful contribution to our modern society.
The only Pontifical Faculty of Theology in Japan
Along with the theological faculties of traditional Jesuit universities in the world, Faculty of Theology at Sophia University is accredited as Pontifical Faculty of Theology and is open to students to receive certain degrees in Sacred Theology, STB/STL/STD.
Curriculum
During the first and second years, students focus on subjects related to the Old and New Testaments, the basics of Christian doctrine, the relation between Christianity and philosophy, and the history of Christianity to gain a basic understanding of Christianity. From the third year, students focus on further advanced and specialized studies building on the basis developed in the first two years. Specialized studies are divided into three fields: “Theology” for doctrinal studies and church history, “Christian Ethics” for bioethics and social ethics, and “Christian Culture” for Christian ideology and art. Finally in the fourth year, students write a graduation thesis on the results of their research, under a theme of their own choice based on their studies conducted in the three years prior.
Admission Requirements
Department of Theology focuses mainly of Catholic theology thereby we accept following students:
- Students with basic knowledge of Christianity
- Students who are open-minded with different cultures and internationalism
- Students who have concerns for human dignity and social justice as well as who are engaged in volunteer work or other activities
- Students who wish to contribute to the Catholic Church and to society
4 Years
Tuition fees
Domestic
8,678 USD
International
8,678 USD
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