Ecclesiastical Bachelor of Divinity
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This has been a fantastic journey and I have deepened my Faith beyond my expectation. Studying with Maryvale has given me confidence and the tools to faithfully echo the teachings of the Church and the experience.
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Bachelor's degree
Distance
Analysis of Christian doctrine based on the study of the sacred Scriptures
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
Flexible
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Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
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The Ecclesiastical Bachelor of Divinity is a five-year part-time distance-learning degree programme in theology providing a comprehensive exposition and analysis of Christian doctrine based on the study of the sacred Scriptures, the works of the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, and the documents of the Magisterium. This degree is established by the Holy See (which is a signatory to the 1999 Bologna Declaration) according to the norms governing Higher Institutes of Religious Sciences (HIRS) and is conferred through Maryvale HIRS by La Faculté Nôtre-Dame in Paris under the authority of the Holy See.
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About this course
Students are typically from all walks of life, aged 18–75, married, single, and religious. Some have strong academic backgrounds; others have done little academic work since leaving school. The Programme provides an academic formation specialising in Catholic theology and also develops the religious formation of the students so that they may participate more fully in the life and mission of the Church.
In general, entry to this degree programme is ‘open’ in the sense that no specific previous qualifications are needed but evidence will be sought of ability for degree level work and the application will need to be supported by appropriate references. The Programme is delivered in English and evidence of competence in the language may be required of those for whom English is not their first language.
The Ecclesiastical Bachelor of Divinity is a five year, part-time, distance learning degree programme.
Those who exit after satisfactorily completing two years are eligible for a Maryvale Certificate. Those who exit after satisfactorily completing four years will gain a Maryvale Diploma.
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This has been a fantastic journey and I have deepened my Faith beyond my expectation. Studying with Maryvale has given me confidence and the tools to faithfully echo the teachings of the Church and the experience.
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Course programme
The programme has two pathways:
Pathway A
This pathway is ideally suited to any adult Catholic capable of studying at undergraduate degree level who wishes to develop his or her theological education.
Pathway B
This pathway is ideally suited for:
Those people seeking to deepen their knowledge of the faith and serve the pastoral ministry of the ChurchThose who are responding to the Church's call to become lay catechists in positions of responsibility and leadershipCandidates for the permanent diaconate who are sponsored by a diocese, and who may subsequently be ordained as permanent deacons, as well as those who have already been ordained as deacons.It is possible, within the structure of the BDiv Programme, to terminate with the award of a Maryvale Certificate (after Year 2) or Maryvale Diploma (after Year 4)
Students are expected to commit approximately 15-20 hours per week to their studies.
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Higher Institute of Religious Sciences RegulationsEcclesiastical Bachelor of Divinity
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