Theology and Religious Studies

The Theology and Religious Studies curriculum is aimed at the interdisciplinary and scientific study of the Catholic faith tradition in the context of a multicultural and multi-religious society and world. Academic formation intended to prepare men and women to judge and act maturely in matters related to theology and religious studies ought not only to pass on the broad lines of the tradition of research in these domains but also to focus closely on developments in the various fields of study that contribute thereto.

The programme will

• deepen your current understanding of the Christian tradition and the history of the Church;
• improve you knowledge of modern and Biblical languages, philosophy and other human sciences;
• help you re-examine your assumptions and critically deepen, broaden and mature your faith in conversation with contemporary culture.

Theological Components

• Old and New Testament Exegesis: Psalms and Wisdom
• Old and New Testament Exegesis: John
• Fundamental Theology: Faith and Revelation
• Christian Political and Social Ethics
• History of Church and Theology: Contemporary Period
• Catechetics

Biblical Studies

• Old and New Testament Exegesis: Prophets
• Old and New Testament Exegesis: Psalms and Wisdom
• Old and New Testament Exegesis: John
• Old and New Testament Exegesis: Pentateuch
• Old and New Testament Exegesis: Synoptics
• Old and New Testament Exegesis: Paul

Systematic Theology

• Dogmatic Theology: Christology and Trinity
• Fundamental Theology: Faith and Revelation
• Dogmatic Theology: Creation, Church, and Salvation History

Theological Ethics

• Sexual and Conjugal Morality
• Christian Political and Social Ethics
• Christian Ethics

History of Church and Theology

• History of Church and Theology: Middle Ages
• History of Church and Theology: Early Modern Period
• History of Church and Theology: Ancient Church
• History of Church and Theology: Contemporary Period

Pastoral Theology

• Liturgy and Sacraments
• Pastoral Theology
• Catechetics

Religious Studies Components

• Introduction to Islam
• Introduction to Anthropology of Religion
• Introduction to Religious Studies
• Introduction to Judaism
• Introduction to Psychology of Religion
• Introduction to Eastern Religions

Philosophical Components

• Historical Introduction to Philosophy
• Theory of Knowledge
• History of Philosophy: Modern Philosophy I
• History of Philosophy: Modern Philosophy II
• Philosophical Anthropology
• Metaphysics
• History of Philosophy: Ancient Philosophy
• Phenomenology and Contemporary Continental Philosophy
• Philosophy of Science

Requirements

• A Belgian degree of secondary education;
• A Belgian degree of short-course higher education;
• A Belgian degree of higher education for social advancement, with the exception of the certificate of pedagogic aptitude;
• A degree or certificate, awarded in the context of the Flemish HBO;
• A degree or certificate which, pursuant to a law, Decree or European guideline or another international agreement, is deemed equivalent to the certificates mentioned in the categories above.
• In addition to this KU Leuven may admit candidates who have obtained a degree or certificate in a country outside of the European Union, which is not deemed equivalent as mentioned in 5°. This is only possible on the condition that this document gives admission to a Bachelor's programme in the country where it has been awarded, comparable to a Flemish Bachelor's degree, and on the condition that the degree of certificate in question is authenticated. Candidate students who fall into this category file their application with the International Admissions and Mobility Unit
• TOEFL (computer-based test 213 pt., internet-based test 79-80 pt., paper-based test 550 pt.) or IELTS (6,5 - 7 pt.)
• PDF scans of your diplomas and transcripts of academic records
• PDF scan of the translation of your diploma and official transcripts
• PDF of the proof of payment of the application fee made either via bank transfer or via credit card
• PDF scan of the identity page of your passport
• PDF of your motivation letter (recommended size: one A4 page)
• PDF of your CV

Scholarships

• Erasmus+
• VLIR-UOS scholarship.