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The '''Bachelor of Sacred Theology''' ({{lang-la|Sacrae Theologiae Baccalaureus}}; abbreviated '''STB''') is an undergraduate [[Graduate diploma|graduate-level]] academic degree in [[theology]].
The '''Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology''' ({{lang-la|Sacrae Theologiae Baccalaureus}}; abbreviated '''STB''') is a [[Graduate diploma|graduate-level]] academic degree in [[theology]].


The Bachelor of Sacred Theology is conferred by number of [[ecclesiastical university|Ecclesiastical universities]]. It is an undergraduate degree, although with entry requirements equivalent to two years of undergraduate philosophical studies. Often, a reading level of [[Latin]] is required.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bachelor in Sacred Theology - School of Theology and Ministry - Boston College |url=https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/stm/academics/program-pages/Bachelors-of-Sacred-Theology-stb.html |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=www.bc.edu}}</ref>
The Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology is conferred by number of [[ecclesiastical university|Pontifical faculties]] under the authority of the [[Holy See]]. Despite its name, it is a graduate level degree, equivalent to a [[Professional degree|first professional degree]] in the United States. A reading level of [[Latin]] or [[Greek]] is typically required, as is the completion of the first cycle, a three-year course of studies that aims for a comprehensive competence in theology.<ref>{{Cite web |title=STB |url=https://dhs.edu/programs/baccalaureate-of-sacred-theology-s-t-b/ |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=dhs.edu |language=en}}</ref>


The STB is the first of three ecclesiastical degrees in theology (the second and third are the [[Licentiate of Sacred Theology]], similar to a Master's degree and [[Doctor of Sacred Theology]] respectively),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Canonical Degrees |url=https://theo.kuleuven.be/en/education/canonical/canonical_index.html |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=theo.kuleuven.be |language=en}}</ref> and as such is granted by ecclesiastical faculties under the authority of the [[Holy See]]. The STB is awarded upon successful completion of the first cycle, a three-year course of studies that aims for a comprehensive competence in theology.
The STB is the first of three ecclesiastical degrees in theology (the second and third are the [[Licentiate of Sacred Theology]] and the [[Doctor of Sacred Theology]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Canonical Degrees |url=https://theo.kuleuven.be/en/education/canonical/canonical_index.html |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=theo.kuleuven.be |language=en}}</ref>


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* [https://www.comillas.edu/en/degrees/bachelor-degree-in-sacred-theology-stb-morning-program "Bachelor's Degree in Sacred Theology (S.T.B.): Morning program"]. ''www.comillas.edu''. Retrieved 2022-10-24.
* [https://www.comillas.edu/en/degrees/bachelor-degree-in-sacred-theology-stb-morning-program "Bachelor's Degree in Sacred Theology (S.T.B.): Morning program"]. ''www.comillas.edu''. Retrieved 2022-10-24.


[[Category:Bachelor's degrees|Sacred Theology]]
[[Category:Master's degrees|Sacred Theology]]
[[Category:Catholic education|Sacred Theology]]
[[Category:Catholic education|Sacred Theology]]
[[Category:Religious degrees]]
[[Category:Religious degrees]]

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The Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (Latin: Sacrae Theologiae Baccalaureus; abbreviated STB) is a graduate-level academic degree in theology.

The Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology is conferred by number of Pontifical faculties under the authority of the Holy See. Despite its name, it is a graduate level degree, equivalent to a first professional degree in the United States. A reading level of Latin or Greek is typically required, as is the completion of the first cycle, a three-year course of studies that aims for a comprehensive competence in theology.[1]

The STB is the first of three ecclesiastical degrees in theology (the second and third are the Licentiate of Sacred Theology and the Doctor of Sacred Theology.[2]

References

  1. ^ "STB". dhs.edu. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  2. ^ "Canonical Degrees". theo.kuleuven.be. Retrieved 2022-10-24.