Program of Studies

Degrees Granted by the Authority of the Holy See

"I mention especially the International Theological Institute that has been planted as a young shoot...May God grant that it grows into a strong tree." (Sermon of Pope St. John Paul II 20 Jun 1998 in Austria).

The ITI is an Ecclesiastical Theological Faculty for the study of Catholic theology as a unified whole. Within that whole, particular additional attention is devoted to the theme of marriage and the family.

The principle language of instruction at the ITI is English. Regular reading of difficult texts and class discussion of these texts is demanded of all students.

The Program of Studies at ITI focuses on the eastern as well as the western theological traditions. In addition to scripture, students read the original writings of the great masters, including St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Anselm of Canterbury, St. Irenaeus, and St. John Henry Newman, to name only a few.

The ITI has a diverse international faculty with an excellent faculty to student ratio. 

One Liberal Arts Program, Three Theology Programs, One Marriage and Family Program, One Studium Generale

Degrees in the Liberal Arts and Sacred Theology

Bachelor in Liberal Arts (Baccalaureus in Artibus Liberalibus, BA).
A three year bachelor degree program in the Liberal Arts, also constituting the first phase of the Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology degree program. 

Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (Sacrae Theologiae Baccalaureatus, STB) / Magister Theologiae.
The Sacrae Theologiae Baccalaureatus (STB), Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology, is a five-year degree program of studies. It constitutes the first cycle of pontifical theological studies. According to the Concordat between the Holy See and the Republic of Austria (Art. V § 2), the STB degree is fully recognized as Master in Theology (Magister theologiae, Mag. theol.) by the State of Austria. When graduating from this program, ITI students receive both an STB and a Mag. theol. Diploma.

Licentiate in Sacred Theology (Sacrae Theologiae Licentiatus, STL). A two year program for the Canonical Licentiate in Theology.

Doctorate in Sacred Theology (Sacrae Theologiae Doctoratus, STD). A program of regularly three years for the Canonical Doctorate in Theology.

Degree in Studies in Marriage and the Family

Master of Studies on Marriage and the Family (Master in Studiis de Matrimonio et Familia, MMF). A two year professional graduate program designed to introduce students to theology and the Catholic understanding of marriage and the family in its context.

Credit Only Program

Studium Generale - A one year program of Catholic liberal arts formation, with the option after completion to enter the second year of the BA in Liberal Arts.

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