REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE
The programme of studies for both specializations of the Second Cycle of Theology (M.Th.) has been articulated so as to be completed in a period of two years. Some of the more basic courses are repeated every year, whereas other courses are offered once every two years, so that, within a period of two years, every student has the possibility of covering the entire programme.
CURRICULUM FOR M.Th. WITH SPECIALIZATION IN YOUTH MINISTRY
| Basic Courses | 30 Credits |
| Courses of Specialization | 14 Credits |
| Optional Courses (Any Three) | 06 Credits |
| Seminars | 9 Credits |
| Practical Experience in Youth Animation | 5 Credits |
| Final Thesis | 12 |
| Total | 76 |
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At the conclusion of the course every student is required to present a dissertation, comprising of a minimum of 100 pages and a maximum of 120 pages from general introduction to general conclusion, scientifically elaborated under the guidance of a professor approved by the Academic Council of Kristu Jyoti College. Participation of the college seminars during the two years of M.Th. is obligatory.
PROGRAMME OF STUDIES
- Fundamentals of Pastoral Theology (2 Credits)
- Fundamentals of Youth Ministry (3 Credits)
- Fundamentals of Catechetics (3 Credits)
- History of Catechesis and Youth Ministry (2 Credits)
- Youth Catechesis (2 Credits)
- Bible in Pastoral Ministry (2 Credits)
- Moral formation and Pastoral Ministry (2 Credits)
- Theological Anthropology in Pastoral Ministry (2 Credits)
- Psychology of Religion (2 Credits)
- Sociology of Religion (2 Credits)
- Announcing Christ in a Multi Religious Context (2 Credits)
- Theory of Communication and Pastoral Ministry (2 Credits)
- Skills in Communication (4 Credits)
- Youth Animation (2 Credits)
- Youth Counselling (2 Credits)
- Skills in Youth Ministry (2 Credits)
- Youth Spirituality (2 Credits)
- Juvenile Jurisprudence (2 Credits)
- Theory of Education (2 Credits)
- Salesian Pedagogical Method (2 Credits)
- Value Education (2 Credits)
- Liturgy in Pastoral Care (2 Credits)
- Analysis of Indian Society (2 Credits)
- Organization and Management in Pastoral Care (2 Credits)
- Spiritual Direction of Youth (2 Credits)
- Youth Liturgy (2 Credits)
- Youth Groups and Movements (3 Credits)
- Urban Youth Culture (3 Credits)
- Pastoral Care of Migrant Youth (3 Credits)
- Fieldwork (5 Credits)
- Final Thesis (12 Credits)
- Methodology of Scientific Work
- Statistics
- Introduction to Empirical Research
- Modern Language: Italian/German
Conditions
- 1. This is a course consisting of 6 trimesters
- 2. The academic year is divided into three trimesters:
- First Trimester: from the beginning of June to the end of August
- Second Trimester: from the beginning of September to end of November
- Third Trimester: from the beginning of December to the middle of March (with two weeks break during Christmas season).
- Every candidate is obliged to attend all the classes of every prescribed subject.
- There will be an evaluation of each subject dealt with during the course
- The degree will be awarded only on the fulfillment of the above-mentioned conditions and after the successful defence of the final dissertation.