Study programmes at the Faculty of Theology connect theology, humanities, biblical and historical studies and counseling with practice, personal formation and service.
Teaching takes place in Bratislava in a smaller academic community that supports scholarship, dialogue, experiential learning and preparation for work with people. This page gives an English overview of the programmes and links to their official documentation.
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Programme overview
Bachelor's programmes
Open to applicants who have completed secondary education with a school-leaving examination. The programmes prepare students for professional practice or further university study.
- Foundations of Christian Philosophy and Catholic Theology
- Counseling
- Religious and Cultural Mediation
Master's programme
Designed for graduates of a bachelor's programme who wish to deepen their theological education and prepare for work in ecclesial, academic, pastoral or educational settings.
- Catholic Theology
Doctoral programme
Designed for graduates of a master's programme who wish to pursue independent research in theology. The programme is available in full-time and part-time forms.
- Catholic Theology — full-time
- Catholic Theology — part-time
Bachelor's programmes
Foundations of Christian Philosophy and Catholic Theology
Bachelor's degree · full-time · in-person · field of study: Theology
The programme provides foundations in philosophy, theology and the Christian tradition. It develops systematic thinking and a deeper understanding of Christianity and prepares students for further theological study, pastoral service or work in educational and ecclesial settings.
Counseling
Bachelor's degree · full-time · blended learning · field of study: Social Work
This professionally oriented programme focuses on accompanying people in difficult life situations. It develops practical skills, self-awareness, communication, active listening and professional preparation for the helping professions.
Religious and Cultural Mediation
Bachelor's degree · full-time · blended learning · field of study: Theology
This professionally oriented programme develops dialogue, work with conflict, value discernment and the ability to foster understanding between people, communities and religious or cultural environments. It cultivates communication, the ability to name differences and paths towards reconciliation in a plural society.
Master's programme
Catholic Theology
Master's degree · full-time · in-person · field of study: Theology
The programme develops advanced knowledge of the Christian tradition, systematic theological thinking and professional preparation for ecclesial, academic, pastoral and educational settings.
Doctoral programme
Catholic Theology — full-time
PhD · full-time · field of study: Theology
The full-time doctoral programme is intended for candidates who wish to pursue systematic research and academic development in Catholic theology.
Catholic Theology — part-time
PhD · part-time · field of study: Theology
The part-time doctoral programme enables candidates to develop independent theological research alongside professional or pastoral work.
Official quality and accreditation documentation
The complete set of programme descriptions, study plans, course information sheets, internal evaluation reports, programme board records, staff profiles (VUPCH) and research-output records (VTC) is maintained on the authoritative Slovak programme page. Slovak documents remain authoritative unless an English version is explicitly provided above.
For assistance in English, please contact the Student Affairs Office.