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.
Prerequisite for those entering in year 1: Matura, Abitur or equivalent school-leaving certificate. Prerequisite for US American graduate students who wish to enter at year 4: Bachelor of Arts with special strength in philosophy and theology corresponding to the demands of Sapientia Christiana.
This downloadable chart indicates how subjects and hours are distributed over the five years, indicating also ECTS credits.
Students who do not have the necessary proficiency in Latin and Greek must take two years of courses in each language. A reading knowledge of German is also encouraged. Hebrew is offered as an elective.
For the curriculum overview, including a list by major category of the most important primary readings on which the STB curriculum is based, details on the curriculum format and rationale, along with yearly lists of primary-source readings, please see the STB COURSE CATALOG