Doctorate in Philosophy

The PhD cycle lasts three years and aims to complete the scientific training and to write, defend and publish a PhD thesis that makes a real contribution to the progress of philosophical science.

Requirements for the first ordinary enrolment:

- The degree of Licentiate in Philosophy with the minimum qualification of magna cum laude;
- Non-Italian students must pass the Italian language exam certifying their ability to follow the lessons. Those who fail the exam must follow the Italian language course proposed by the University.

For the achievement of the title is required:

A. Have completed the doctoral training programme agreed with the Dean. This 60 ECTS programme includes - 20 ECTS for the methodological seminar, the course and the III cycle seminar. According to the previous training of the student, registration for other courses and seminars may be requested. - 30 ECTS for different productions and activities of the student (participation in conferences, writing an article, coaching a course of the 1st or 2nd cycle, etc.). - 10 ECTS for the presentation of the thesis project to the Moderator and to the Dean's Council. The quality of the problem and its presentation by the student will be evaluated. This project will be indicated in the appropriate form which will be withdrawn to the General Secretariat, with the Moderator's signature for the approval of the Dean's Council and the appointment of the first Censor.

B. The elaboration of a thesis of at least 180 pages. The student plans with a Moderator chosen from among the Faculty professors the theme of the written dissertation; when the the thesis is delivered, the Dean, after consulting the Moderator, appoints the second Censor.

C. The public defence of the thesis before a Chairman of the Committee, the Moderator and the Censors. The final vote is composed as follows: 75% for the the thesis and 25% for the defence. Study Plan: At the beginning of each semester the student is required to fill in his or her study plan in triplicate on the appropriate form, which must be approved by the Dean; one copy remains with the Dean, one with the Secretariat and one with the student. The Dean may accept that, among the complementary courses, a maximum of two may be attended at other Faculties. During the first year of the cycle, the student must submit his thesis project and obtain approval from the Dean's Council. He may submit a project three times. If it is still refused the third time, the student will not be admitted to the second year. Before the end of the second year of the cycle, the student must present to the Moderator and the first Censor a chapter of his thesis that can be approved by them as definitive. The Moderator and the first Censor shall communicate their judgement on this chapter to the Dean's Council. If the student does not obtain approval for this chapter by the end of the second year he will not be admitted to the third year. An approved thesis project is valid for five years from the date of approval. If the the thesis is not delivered by the end of the fifth year, the student must request an extension from the Dean's Council.{mlang}

  
License in Philosophy

The second cycle of the Philosophy Licentiate is aimed at students who have a Baccalaureate in Philosophy. Students who have completed philosophical or related studies at a State University or other ecclesiastical study centres and have not attained the Baccalaureate degree must agree with the Dean on the adaptation of the curriculum.

A. Two years of specialisation

The two-year specialization course is the second cycle of philosophical studies and leads to the achievement of the second academic degree: the Licentiate in Philosophy with specialization in Philosophy of Religion.

B. Research Areas

The two-year period is divided according to the specialization in Philosophy of Religion. The Faculty currently includes the following research areas: Phenomenology, Anthropology, History of Philosophy, Contemporary Philosophy and Medieval Studies.

C. Requirements

The License requires the achievement of 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System), according to the following subdivision: 1. Courses and seminars (90 ECTS); 2. The Licence thesis and its defence (20 + 5 ECTS); 3. The comprehensive oral examination (5 ECTS). For two examinations, in which the student demonstrates the ability to read and understand two modern languages (English, French, German, Spanish), 5 ECTS will be given. In order to reach the required number of ECTS, the student can produce (in addition to the examination) a written paper for a 3 ECTS course which would raise it to 5 ECTS or 6 ECTS if it is a larger summary work. Proceeding in this way can also increase the value by more than one 3 ECTS course. Students wishing to take the modern language examinations must agree with the Dean on the date of the exam at least two months beforehand. The student who wishes to increase the credits of a course with an extra paper must agree with the respective teacher and inform the Dean. Requirements for the first ordinary enrolment: Non-Italian students must pass the Italian language exam certifying their ability to follow the lessons. Those who fail the exam must follow the Italian language course proposed by the University.

D. Study Plan

At the beginning of each semester students are required to fill in their study plan in triplicate on the appropriate form, which must be approved by the Dean; one copy remains with the Dean, one with the Secretariat and one with the student. The Dean may accept that, among the complementary courses, a maximum of two may be attended at other Faculties.

E. Final oral examination

The student is required to choose two philosophical works, which he or she must account for in the final oral examination. One of the two works must be taken from a list established by the Faculty.

F. License thesis

At the beginning of the second academic year the student plans with a Moderator the theme of the written dissertation, which must have about 80 pages; this project will be indicated on the appropriate form, which is collected at the General Secretariat, with the Moderator's signature for approval by the Dean's Council. The project must be delivered to the Secretariat in one paper copy and one electronic copy. Upon delivery of the the thesis, the Dean, after consulting the Moderator, appoints the Censor; this choice is entered on the same form with the Dean's signature.

G. Organisation of the programme

The programme of courses and seminars is organised every year according to the following subjects:
1. Phenomenology
2. Metaphysics
3. Criticism of metaphysics
4. Philosophy of religion
5. Great texts of Philosophy of Religion I
6. Great texts of Philosophy of Religion II
7. Philosophy of language
8. Politics and society
9. Ancient Philosophy
10. Medieval philosophy
11. Anthropology
12. The reason
13. Philosophies and sciences
14. Aesthetics I
15. Aesthetics II
16. Various seminars
 The detailed presentation of the programme indicates for each course or seminar in which subject it fits. An annual methodological seminar is added to these subjects.{mlang}

 
Baccalaureate in Philosophy

The first cycle of Philosophy is 3 years at the end of which the student obtains a Baccalaureate in Philosophy. Since only 2 years of philosophy are required to begin theology studies, our 1st cycle is organised as a two-year cycle (with only one year active for each academic year) plus a third year (active every year). For each semester the Faculty of Theology offers an introductory course in theology. These courses are compulsory for those who wish to continue their theological studies.

Particular importance is given to the study of the Latin and Greek languages necessary for access to the sources of the philosophical tradition and for subsequent specialization studies in the second and third cycle. Language courses are optional, but it is recommended to follow at least one course every semester. Please note that before the end of the first cycle of theology the student must achieve a basic education in both Latin and Greek. 3rd year students follow the courses of the Licentiate cycle. If they have not studied the first two years in the Faculty, the syllabus may integrate courses from these first years of the 1st cycle. During the 3rd year students must reach 50 ECTS between courses and seminars. At the end of the 3rd year the student must produce a 25-30 page thesis (10 ECTS), the subject of which will be agreed upon in advance with a Faculty professor. This project will be indicated on the appropriate form, which will be collected at the General Secretariat and signed by the Moderator.

 Study Plan: At the beginning of each semester the student is required to fill in his study plan in triplicate on the appropriate form, which must be approved by the Dean; one copy remains with the Dean, one with the Secretariat and one with the student. The Dean may accept that, among the complementary courses, a maximum of two may be attended at other Faculties.{mlang}