🎓 Diploma in Augustinian Studies | Universitat Abat Oliba CEU

The Diploma in Augustinian Studies is an introductory course to Augustine of Hippo's thought based on the commented readings of his work. 

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Denomination

Diploma in Augustinian Studies

Academic Area

Education and Humanities

Length

9 months

Credits

12 ECTS

Language

Spanish

Modality

On-site classes

Student profile

People who are interested in finding out about Saint Augustine of Hippo’s philosophy. Catechists, religion teachers, pastoral workers.

Admission and Enrolment

Enrolment application via website, sending of the documents and formalisation of admission at the University.

Calendar and timetables

From October to June. Tuesday from 18.00 h to 19.00 h.

Academic Calendar

Understand the fundamental principles of Augustinian philosophy.

Why study at the UAO CEU?

1. The work of Saint Augustine of Hippo

The Diploma in Augustinian Studies is a course which introduces students to the philosophy of Saint Augustine of Hippo based on discussions of his most famous works: Confessiones (Confessions), Of the City of God and On the Trinity. The course is split into three parts and classes are held at the Fundación Balmesiana (Duran i Bas 9, Barcelona).

2. Faculty

Our faculty is composed by well-known professionals with a wide teaching and professional experience.

3. Information resources

The Library Service is conceived as a support unit for study and research. Its most important objective is to meet the educative and scientific demands. It has convenient opening hours, including weekends, with the best computer equipment. In addition, the UAO CEU offers to all the University community a vast digital storage, with free access to its publications from its docent, research or institutional activities carried out by teachers, students or former students from the University.

Study Plan

  • First year:
    Commented reading of "Confessions" (3 ECTS).
    Commented reading of the minor spiritual work of Saint Augustine (1 ECTS).

  • Second year:
    Commented reading of "The City of God" (3 ECTS).
    Commented reading of the minor philosophical work of Saint Augustine (1 ECTS).

  • Third year:
    Commented reading of "On the Trinity" (3 ECTS).
    Commented reading of the minor theological works of Saint Augustine (1 ECTS).

Faculty

Academic manager

PhD. Enrique Martínez, director of the Instituto Santo Tomás de Balmesiana and ordinary member of the Pontifical Academy of Saint Thomas.


Programme coordinator

PhD. Martín Echavarría, director of the Psychology Department of the Abat Oliba CEU University.


Faculty

  • PhD. Miguel Ángel Belmonte.

  • PhD. Martín F. Echavarría.

  • PhD. Josep M. Manresa.

  • PhD. Enrique Martínez.

 

Prices and scholarships

TOTAL PRICE

An academic year: €100
The whole diploma: €300

MORE INFORMATION

Instituto Santo Tomás (Fundación Balmesiana)
Duran i Bas 9. 08002 Barcelona
Tel. 933026840
[email protected]

Quality and regulations

ADMISSION PROFILE

  • People who are interested in finding out about Saint Augustine of Hippo’s philosophy.
  • Catechists, religion teachers, pastoral workers.

 

OBJECTIVES

  • Read Saint Augustine of Hippo’s most famous works.
  • Get acquainted with Augustinian philosophy.
  • Understand the fundamental principles of Augustinian philosophy.
  • Familiarise yourself with the study of the Fathers of the Church.

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