Philosophical-theological College Brixen
The Philosophical-Theological College of Brixen/Bressanone is an academic formation and training institution, a place for philosophical and theological teaching and research. It offers the degree programmes of Catholic Theology, Catholic Religious Education, and Philosophy. While its principal focus is on academic theology, it also provides formational preparation and practical training.
These includes the Brixen Theological Courses, the Continuing Education Course "Applied Ethics" and various other projects and initiatives.
The College is run by the Diocese of Bozen-Brixen/Bolzano-Bressanone.
Why study Theology?
The Study of Theology qualifies students for ecclesiastical professions and for the teaching of religious education. They are further a basic qualification for various other professions.
The Study of Theology is also aimed at personality formation. It includes a basic humanistic education, imparts a theological-scientific awareness of problems and sharpens the view of the world and the society in which we live.
“Being a boarding school director means being part of a Christian community. A community which is characterised by the holistic view of the human being, in which Christian values and faith are lived and celebrated. My work opens up opportunities for me to shape and make decisions.”
“As spiritual assistance at the hospital, I am allowed to live my desire to accompany people in faith from birth to death.”
What I am living for: in dialogue with Ancilla Lechner (in German)
“I like being a religion teacher because it fulfils me to philosophise with curious young people about life, God and the world and at the same time to notice that I as a person can contribute something to their value formation!”
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... is a project for high school classes.
The College offers various projects for teenagers, with the aim of informing students about the possibilities of different church professions. They can also get a "taste" of theology and philosophy studies.
Semester abroad in Brixen
Brixen is a popular place to study for students doing a semester abroad. They appreciate the familiar character of the College and the special atmosphere of the city of Brixen/Bressanone.
Credits earned at the College can be recognised by other faculties.
Podcast "This Side of Eden"
Theology is talk of God in this time and in this world. But which God are we actually talking about? And what do we mean when we speak of "the world"?
In order to be contemporary and critical at the same time, theology must therefore be willing to learn and engage with social debates and issues.
The theological faculties of Austria & South Tyrol are taking up this challenge with the Podcast "This Side of Eden".
The Brixner Theological Courses: an experience for life
"The Brixen Theological Courses were already very close to my heart when I was a professor. Men and women with their experiences of life, faith and Church voluntarily and with interest embark on a journey, they want to learn more about Holy Scripture, about the faith of the Church, about theology in history and the present."
Read more about the Theological Courses and about the Centro Studi Teologici.
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