36 monthsProgramme duration
900 CHFTuition Fee/year
31 Oct, 2026Application Deadline
Feb, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Theology (three-year degree) offered by the Faculty of Theology in Lugano (FTL), affiliated with the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), aims to study and deepen the foundational disciplines for understanding the meaning of our society, born and shaped by two millennia of Christianity in Europe. The program of study encompasses disciplines ranging from philosophy to history, from dogmatic theology to biblical sciences, from ethics to social sciences, for a comprehensive overview of our culture.
Furthermore, the study of theology is always relevant: the questions that human beings have always asked about themselves and about God are considered, positioned, and investigated with academic scientific rigor thanks to the support of professors and researchers, also considering other religions. This is the framework of a fundamental and fascinating journey both for preserving historical memory and for investigating the near future of our existence.
Furthermore, the study of theology is always relevant: the questions that human beings have always asked about themselves and about God are considered, positioned, and investigated with academic scientific rigor thanks to the support of professors and researchers, also considering other religions. This is the framework of a fundamental and fascinating journey both for preserving historical memory and for investigating the near future of our existence.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Theology (three-year degree) offered by the Faculty of Theology in Lugano (FTL), affiliated with the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), aims to study and deepen the foundational disciplines for understanding the meaning of our society, born and shaped by two millennia of Christianity in Europe. The program of study encompasses disciplines ranging from philosophy to history, from dogmatic theology to biblical sciences, from ethics to social sciences, for a comprehensive overview of our culture.
Furthermore, the study of theology is always relevant: the questions that human beings have always asked about themselves and about God are considered, positioned, and investigated with academic scientific rigor thanks to the support of professors and researchers, also considering other religions. This is the framework of a fundamental and fascinating journey both for preserving historical memory and for investigating the near future of our existence.
Furthermore, the study of theology is always relevant: the questions that human beings have always asked about themselves and about God are considered, positioned, and investigated with academic scientific rigor thanks to the support of professors and researchers, also considering other religions. This is the framework of a fundamental and fascinating journey both for preserving historical memory and for investigating the near future of our existence.
Admission Requirements
Qualifications considered valid for admission
a) Swiss diplomas, obtained in Switzerland
b) Foreign diplomas
Admission on dossier
Candidates over 25 years of age, but without the above-mentioned qualifications, may be admitted, following an interview with the Bachelor's program director, if deemed to possess significant training and experience certified in the application.
a) Swiss diplomas, obtained in Switzerland
- federal high school diploma or cantonal high school diploma recognized by the Federal High School Diploma Commission;
- cantonal commercial high school diploma (awarded by the SCC Cantonal School of Commerce in Bellinzona);
- final diploma from a university of applied sciences or diploma from a higher technical school recognized by the competent federal authorities (in these cases, if the same field of study is involved, the Faculty reserves the right to decide whether to admit students to an advanced semester or to exempt them from exams or internship periods).
b) Foreign diplomas
- Holders of high school diplomas issued by Swiss schools abroad are also admitted;
- Holders of a secondary school diploma and/or a foreign university diploma deemed equivalent are eligible. Generally, the guidelines of the Admissions Commission of the Rectors' Conference of the Swiss Universities (swissuniversities) apply .
Admission on dossier
Candidates over 25 years of age, but without the above-mentioned qualifications, may be admitted, following an interview with the Bachelor's program director, if deemed to possess significant training and experience certified in the application.
31 Oct 2026
3 Years
Feb
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
900 CHF
International
900 CHF
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