Pontifical Oriental Institute

Eastern Christian Studies

The Faculty of Eastern Christian Studies is subdivided into three sections: theological-patristic, liturgical, and historical.

After completing the Bachelor’s Degree in Theology (first cycle), students are admitted to the Licentiate (S.E.O.L.). Those who hold a Bachelor’s Degree in History may enroll in the Licentiate in the history section.

After completing the Licentiate (second cycle), students can enroll in the Doctoral program (S.E.O.D.).

Those interested in deepening a specific area or in having a general knowledge of the Christian East can enroll in the program of the Diploma in Eastern Christian Studies.

The Faculty of Eastern Christian Studies is subdivided into three sections:

  • theological-patristic
  • liturgical
  • historical

Upon matriculation to the Licentiate, the student must declare which section he or she chooses and is required, during the study cycle, to attend and take exams in all the compulsory courses of the chosen section.

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