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The '''Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology''' ({{lang-la|Sacrae Theologiae Baccalaureus}}; abbreviated '''STB'''), not to be confused with a [[Bachelor of Arts|Bachelor of Arts in Theology]], is the first of three ecclesiastical degrees in theology (the second being the [[Licentiate in Sacred Theology]] and the third being the [[Doctor of Sacred Theology|Doctorate in Sacred Theology]])<ref>{{Cite web |title= Veritatis Gaudium, Part II, Sec. 1, Art.74|url=https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_constitutions/documents/papa-francesco_costituzione-ap_20171208_veritatis-gaudium.html |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=vatican.va |language=en}}</ref> which are conferred by a number of [[ecclesiastical university|pontifical faculties]] around the world. |
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The '''Bachelor of Sacred Theology''' ({{lang-la|Sacrae Theologiae Baccalaureus}}; abbreviated '''STB''') is a graduate-level academic degree in [[theology]]. |
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Despite its designation as a "baccalaureate", a holdover from historic nomenclature, it is a [[Graduate diploma|graduate level]], academic degree in theology, equivalent in the United States and the United Kingdom to a [[Professional degree|first professional degree]]. As an ecclesiastical degree, it is conferred in the name of and by the authority of the [[Holy See]]. It is often granted alongside a civil degree, such as the [[Master of Divinity]]. The curriculum varies slightly from faculty to faculty, but generally requires competency in [[Latin]] or [[Greek language|Greek]] as well as the completion of the "first cycle" of theological training, a three to five year course of studies that aims for a comprehensive competence in philosophy and theology.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Veritatis Gaudium, Part II, Sec. 1, Art.74|url=https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_constitutions/documents/papa-francesco_costituzione-ap_20171208_veritatis-gaudium.html |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=vatican.va |language=en}}</ref> The basic requirements for any of the three ecclesiastical degree are regulated by the Holy See, most recently in the [[Apostolic Constitution]] [[Veritatis gaudium|Veritatis Gaudium]].<ref>{{Cite web |title= Veritatis Gaudium |url=https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_constitutions/documents/papa-francesco_costituzione-ap_20171208_veritatis-gaudium.html |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=vatican.va |language=en}}</ref> |
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The Bachelor of Sacred Theology is offered by a number of [[pontifical university|pontifical universities]]. It is sometimes offered as a graduate degree, for students who have already completed a [[Bachelor of Arts]] or other first degree. It can also be offered as an "ecclesiastical degree", granted directly by church hierarchy after one has completed requirements in addition to those necessary for a civil degree, but which are required for ordination. |
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Within the [[Catholic Church]], the STB is the first of three ecclesiastical degrees in theology (the second and third are the [[Licentiate of Sacred Theology]] and [[Doctor of Sacred Theology]] respectively), and as such is granted by pontifical faculties under the authority of the [[Holy See]]. It is awarded upon successful completion of the first cycle, a three-year course of studies that aims for a comprehensive competence in theology. |
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Despite its name, the STB is a graduate degree, at least in the United States. While acceptance to an STB programme always requires at least two prior years' undergraduate study of philosophy, as well as knowledge of the Latin and Greek languages, in the United States a completed undergraduate degree is generally required for admission to an STB programme. Thus it is roughly equivalent academically to a [[Master of Divinity]] (although the STB has a more academic focus while the MDiv has a more pastoral focus), and the two are sometimes granted together. |
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Faculties which offer the degree Bachelor of Sacred Theology include the [[Catholic University of America]], [[Katholieke Universiteit Leuven]] (Belgium), [[Tilburg University]] (Netherlands), [[Pázmány Péter Catholic University]] (Budapest),<ref>https://ppke.hu/en/about-the-university/faculties/faculty-of-theology</ref>, [[Saint John's Seminary (Massachusetts)|Saint John's Seminary]] (Boston, MA), the [[Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas]] in [[Manila]], [[Philippines]].<ref>http://eccle.ust.edu.ph/st_pad_stb.htm</ref>, and Kenrick School of Theology Seminary in Saint Louis, Missouri. |
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* [https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_constitutions/documents/papa-francesco_costituzione-ap_20171208_veritatis-gaudium.html "Apostolic Constitution Veritatis Gaudium on Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties"]. ''vatican.va''. Retrieved 2022-11-21. |
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* [https://trs.catholic.edu/academics/undergraduate/stb-sacred-theology/index.html "Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology"]. ''catholic.edu''. Retrieved 2022-11-21. |
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* [https://theo.kuleuven.be/en/education/canonical "Canonical Degrees"]. ''theo.kuleuven.be''. Retrieved 2022-11-21. |
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* [https://angelicum.it/academics/theology/programs/ "The Three Cycles"]. ''angelicum.it''. Retrieved 2022-11-21. |
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Latest revision as of 23:33, 29 August 2023
The Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (Latin: Sacrae Theologiae Baccalaureus; abbreviated STB), not to be confused with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology, is the first of three ecclesiastical degrees in theology (the second being the Licentiate in Sacred Theology and the third being the Doctorate in Sacred Theology)[1] which are conferred by a number of pontifical faculties around the world.
Despite its designation as a "baccalaureate", a holdover from historic nomenclature, it is a graduate level, academic degree in theology, equivalent in the United States and the United Kingdom to a first professional degree. As an ecclesiastical degree, it is conferred in the name of and by the authority of the Holy See. It is often granted alongside a civil degree, such as the Master of Divinity. The curriculum varies slightly from faculty to faculty, but generally requires competency in Latin or Greek as well as the completion of the "first cycle" of theological training, a three to five year course of studies that aims for a comprehensive competence in philosophy and theology.[2] The basic requirements for any of the three ecclesiastical degree are regulated by the Holy See, most recently in the Apostolic Constitution Veritatis Gaudium.[3]
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- ^ "Veritatis Gaudium, Part II, Sec. 1, Art.74". vatican.va. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ "Veritatis Gaudium, Part II, Sec. 1, Art.74". vatican.va. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ "Veritatis Gaudium". vatican.va. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- "Apostolic Constitution Veritatis Gaudium on Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties". vatican.va. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- "Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology". catholic.edu. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- "Canonical Degrees". theo.kuleuven.be. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- "The Three Cycles". angelicum.it. Retrieved 2022-11-21.