Specialized Theological Studies (EN)

 The specialized theological studies program is characterized by in-depth education for graduates of basic theological studies. It prepares graduates for advanced and in-depth theological knowledge, which is often the first step towards a possible choice of a research and academic path. The program is characterized by a high level of specialization in theological subdisciplines.

 All lectures are held in a hybrid form (stationary classes at the University's headquarters with the possibility of online participation). The SST graduate demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the Church's teaching and the ability to interpret the Magisterium in accordance with the challenges of modern times, in connection with other fields of science, especially the humanities and social sciences. Graduates are prepared to undertake and coordinate activities in ecclesiastical and secular institutions whose activities concern broadly understood social life, culture and education, especially those inspired by the Christian faith.

 The qualifications obtained entitle the holder to hold management positions in the indicated scope and to act as an expert within the completed specialization. The qualifications obtained allow the teacher to teach theology and formation in theological seminaries. The graduate is also prepared for further scholarly development within the cycle of doctoral studies.

 Time: 2 years

 Form of studies: full-time (with the possibility of online participation)

 Professional prospects:

 - in church and secular institutions whose activities concern broadly understood social life, culture and education, especially inspired by the Christian faith;

 - in management positions in the indicated scope and acting as an expert within the completed specialization;

 - in formation in theological seminaries;

 - in further scientific development within the Doctoral School or in the third cycle of theological studies Ad lauream.

Recruitment rules

Qualification for the direction of specialized theological studies (studies in English) is carried out as follows: the final result of the qualification procedure is composed of two components:

- the score from the average of the course of study (50% of the final result of the qualification proceedings),

- the score from the entrance exam in the form of an interview (50% of the result of the qualification procedure).

Candidates are qualified according to the following formula:

W = (s*20)/2 + e/2

where:

W - the final result of the qualification proceedings,

s - average score from the course of study.

e - the score from the entrance examination in the form of an interview, expressed on a scale of 0-100, resulting from the conversion of grades on a scale of 2-5 into qualifying points.

The scope of the interview includes a test of competence in theological knowledge, in particular, concerning the chosen specialty. The faculty will formulate detailed examination theses, which will be published on at least one website among those available at: https://wt.uksw.edu.pl/, https://uksw.edu.pl/kandydaci/, https://irk.uksw.edu.pl.

The prerequisite for admission to specialized theological studies (studies in Polish) is a master's degree in theology or equivalent, and in addition:

1) With regard to clergy, seminarians and consecrated persons, consent issued by their own bishop or higher religious superior,

2) For other persons, the opinion of the pastor of the place of residence;

3) In addition, the approval of the Grand Chancellor is a condition for admission of a person who was a seminarian of a higher seminary or who was a postulancy or novitiate in an institute of consecrated life.

English language proficiency check

All candidates must demonstrate English proficiency at an appropriate level, i.e., at a level that allows them to pursue a second degree program in English, as evidenced by one of the documents listed in the list below, with the proviso that if a candidate does not have such a document, he or she may proceed with English proficiency verification.

List of documents that confirm knowledge of English at the appropriate level and thus exempt from verification of English language proficiency:

1. a diploma confirming the completion of higher education studies conducted abroad or in the Republic of Poland - the language of instruction is recognized if the language of instruction was exclusively English

2. certificates confirming knowledge of foreign languages at least at the B2 level on the global scale of language proficiency according to the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR) - European Framework of Reference for Languages: learning, teaching, assessment (ESOL).”

a. University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

B2 First (formerly known as: Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)) - A or B grade,

C1 Advanced (formerly called: Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)) - grade A, B or C,

C2 Proficiency (formerly called: Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)) - grade A, B or C.

b. Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, USA:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - B2 level: 75-93 points in the Internet-Based Test (iBT) version.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - level C1: 94-109 points in the Internet-Based Test (iBT) version.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - level C2: 110-120 points in the Internet-Based Test (iBT) version.

c. British Council, Cambridge English Language Assessment IDP IELTS Australia:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - B2 level: 5.5-6.5 points.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - C1 level: 7-8 points.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - level C2: 8.5-9 points.

Verification of English language proficiency, which will be taken by candidates who do not have any of the documents listed above, is aimed at issuing a certificate of English language proficiency at the appropriate level or lack of English language proficiency at the appropriate level.