Theology: Pastoral Theology
Full-time studies, long-cycle studies
Language of instruction: Polish
Enrol for studies
Theology: Pastoral Theology, is conducted as full-time studies, which jointly last eleven semesters. The graduate earns the MA degree in Theology.
Warm and friendly atmosphere is an unquestionable advantage of our Faculty. The Cathedral of Christ the King in the neighbourhood, the Library with rich and unique church collections, and the proximity of other institutions involved in Christian mission create an inimitable climate for exploring the most important truths about God and human.
Theology: Pastoral Theology prepares only the future priests of the Catholic Church. Apart from the basic theology curriculum, the students gain knowledge, skills and social competencies related to pastoral service in Catholic Church and training authorising them to teach religion in public schools.
The candidate is required to approve the Catholic nature of the studies and the principles of Christian morality.
The qualification procedure consists of the result of the Matura exam in Polish and qualification interview regarding basic knowledge of religion and motivation behind choosing the theological studies.
Polish language (50%): The exam result at the basic level is multiplied by 0.5, at the extended level by 1, and then by the weight of the course.
If the candidate took a Matura exam in a course at both levels, the result in the level that will be more favourable for the candidate after including the conversion factor and weight will be taken into consideration.
The detailed rules of qualification of candidates with old Matura exam are specified in Section 14 of Resolution no. 298 of the Senate of the University of Silesia of 28 June 2022. They can also be found HERE.
Qualification interview (50%) will be graded from 2 to 5, whereby 2 is a negative grade (fail). The result will be converted to points: 5 — 50 points; 4.5 — 45 points; 4 — 40 points; 3.5 — 35 points; 3 — 30 points. Positive result of the interview is at least 30 points for the candidate. If the candidate achieves less than 30 points, they fail the interview (2). If the candidate is absent from the interview or achieves less than 30 points, they are disqualified from the whole qualification procedure.
Admission to studies will be determined by the place on the ranking list based on the sum of points achieved in the Matura exam and the qualification interview.
| Admission fee | PLN 100 | |
| Semester tuition fee for Poles and foreigners entitled to education at full-time studies in Polish without paying for full-time studies | no semester tuition fees | |
| Semester tuition fee for foreigners applying for paid full-time studies | The tuition fee payment rules and dates, bank account number – more information on the website |
The competent academic staff is an unquestionable advantage of our programme. Its members include specialists involved in international theological and ecclesiastic bodies, conducting pioneering research in the field of theology, as well as providing interesting introduction to the world of theology. Many courses are also run by “practitioners”, who carry out a broadly understood theological mission on a daily basis. With us, not only will you find out about the world of theology and Church “from the outside”, but also get a taste of individual attempts to address the most important existential questions about the world, humans and God.
The leading scientific discipline at the degree programme is theology. Its core is biblical and systematic (dogmatic, fundamental, moral) theology. However, its study is also based on solid philosophical and historical grounds, supplemented with a whole range of auxiliary disciplines (e.g. psychology of religion, pedagogics, sociology). We also provide the possibility to develop linguistic competencies both with regard to modern languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) as well as ancient languages (Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Syrian).
The well-equipped library, located near the Faculty, is the one-and-only “place” for broadening your theological horizons.
Students of Theology: Teacher Training Programme have their internships in primary schools and secondary schools, as well as pastoral traineeships in agreement with the Major Seminary in selected parishes of the Katowice Archdiocese.
Faculty of Theology
University of Silesia in Katowice
ul. Jordana 18
40-043 Katowice
The graduates of Theology: Pastoral Theology undertake pastoral work as presbyters in the Katowice Archdiocese. Many of them also decided to take up work abroad, including in the mission areas.
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| Rev. Wojciech Iwanecki, MA, graduate of Theology: Pastoral Theology at the Faculty of Theology of the University of Silesia, academic priest in Rybnik, catechist, co-host of “Święty Monitor” YouTube channel | Rev. Mateusz Włosek, MA, graduate of Theology: Pastoral Theology at the Faculty of Theology of the University of Silesia, vicar at the Saint Apostles Peter and Paul parish in Katowice, coordinator of the „Młodzi na progu” (Youth on the threshold) formative programme. |
Additional information is provided by Rev. Łukasz Michoń, PhD, Secretary of the Faculty Admission Committee (lukasz.michon@us.edu.pl)
Extraordinary atmosphere
Our Faculty is located near the Cathedral of Christ the King and other religious institutions. This gives a special character and atmosphere to studies in our fields of study.
Specialized library
Right next to the main building there is a specialized branch of the University Library – the Theological Library, which boasts many unique volumes. Studying with access to such a rich collection of books is an unforgettable experience…
Photo of the interior of the General Reading Room of the Theological Library
University of Silesia
We are part of the University of Silesia, whose headquarters is located nearby, at Bankowa Street. It provides the opportunity to exchange thoughts, experiences and research cooperation with other scientific disciplines.
Photo by Julia Agnieszka Szymala