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Based on the firm belief that academic excellence should not be limited to those studying for a degree, the university takes pride in offering further education programmes (leading to Certificates of Advanced Study) and Individual Courses to anyone wishing to be immersed in the intellectual heritage of the Dominicans.

Certificates of Advanced Study and individual courses are validated in the same way as Bachelor level courses. A paper of 12000-16000 characters, including spaces is required for each course. The study duration for a certificate is 12 months, according to the pace and rhythm of each student, under supervision by a tutor.

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Foundations of Moral Theology

Foundations of Moral Theology

The aim of this course is to discuss the precepts, principles, and values of Catholic morality.

Four aspects of being Jewish (ENREL06)

Four aspects of being Jewish (ENREL06)

Understanding the reality of being Jewish requires recognizing the main aspects of the notion of “Jew.” Is it a faith, a civilization, a heritage, a nation, or all of these at once? We face a polysemy that defies simple conceptualization.

Fundamental Moral Theology

Fundamental Moral Theology

Distinctions need to be made regarding the subject of moral theology : first – as distinct from moral philosophy or ethics; second – as distinct from other theologica l studies.

Gerald O'Collins' Understanding of Symbols, Experience and Divine Revelation

Gerald O'Collins' Understanding of Symbols, Experience and Divine Revelation

An Accommodation for a Christian Approach to the World Religions and Interreligious Dialogue in the Line of Jacques Dupuis

Historical Books of the Old Testament

Historical Books of the Old Testament

In this course we look at the Hebrews’ arrival in the Promised Land and continue right up to the end of their existence as an independent nation when disaster overwhelmed them.

 

History of the Ecumenical Movement

History of the Ecumenical Movement

Like all movements, ecumenism had its beginnings and thus it has a history to be studied.

Human Dignity [2614]

Human Dignity [2614]

This course examines human dignity as a legal principle within the framework of the European Convention on Human Rights. 

Human Rights 1. Individual and group rights

Human Rights 1. Individual and group rights

Often legislation is based on the consensus of the majority feeling of a group of people rather than on solid philosophical and theological arguments. This frequently leads to superficial legislation with short term benefits for a group of people, but long-term misery for all. The author of this book provides us with a foundation upon which healthy legislation can be built.

Human Rights in Africa [2615]

Human Rights in Africa [2615]

This course provides an introduction to human rights in Africa, beginning with the concept of rights and the different categories and forms they may take.

Human Rights Part II: The catholic social teaching

Human Rights Part II: The catholic social teaching

Human dignity based on the concepts of the image of God and Christ’s redemption becomes the basis for human rights debate from a Christian theological perspective. It is in the community of the human family that a human person realizes his/her being the imago Dei.

Human Rights [2616]

Human Rights [2616]

This course examines human rights from a holistic perspective, seeking to reconcile individual and collective rights through a Christian understanding of the human person.

Human Rights [2616]

Human Rights [2616]

This course examines human rights from a holistic perspective, seeking to reconcile individual and collective rights through a Christian understanding of the human person.

Humanitarian Action: Philosophy, Ethics and International Protection [2626]

Humanitarian Action: Philosophy, Ethics and International Protection [2626]

This course offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to humanitarian action, examining its historical, philosophical, ethical, economic, legal, religious, environmental and social dimensions.

Imagining Ecological Civilization (SEM137)

Imagining Ecological Civilization (SEM137)

Explore the concept of civilization and ecological civilization, its philosophical foundations, ethical implications, and the risks of civilizational collapse.

Indian Philosophy Unit I

Indian Philosophy Unit I

The main objective of this unit is to get an above all understanding of what Indian Philosophy is and in what circumstances it has developed. Though Indian Philosophy has developed in different parts of India it has many common characteristics hence the student is likely to know a few important ones. Furthermore, one should have a basic understanding of what Indian philosophy is accused of.

Indian Philosophy Unit II

Indian Philosophy Unit II

What is expected from the students in this Unit is that they must be able to point out the importance of Vedas in Indian Philosophy, the classification of Vedic literature and must have a proper understanding of the Samhitās, Brāhmaṇas and Āraṇyakas. However, the Upaniśads will be dealt separately. Further, one must be acquainted with a few other important teachings of Veda such as Vedic religion, how monism developed from polytheism, and a basic understanding of what ṛta, the law of karma, the theory of creation, the institution of yajña, āśramas and varṇa is.

Indian Philosophy Unit III

Indian Philosophy Unit III

By Studying this particular unit one must be able to understand what is the meaning of Upaniṣad, how it was developed from Vedas and what are its main teachings and how they reach their logical culmination in the identity of the self and the Brahman. One must also be able to understand the Upaniṣadic view point of bondage and liberation along with the cosmogony and puruṣārtas.

The main objective of the conclusion is to introduce the students to the different systems of Indian Philosophy as it deals with various philosophical thoughts of several traditions originated in Indian Subcontinent.

Indian Philosophy [2504]

Indian Philosophy [2504]

This course offers an introduction to the foundations of classical Indian philosophy through its principal texts and concepts. It begins by examining the meaning of darśana and śāstra, the historical development of Indian philosophy, its major traditions, and its shared characteristics. 

International Criminal Law [2621]

International Criminal Law [2621]

This course provides an introduction to international criminal law, combining its theoretical foundations with the analysis of relevant jurisprudence. It examines the sources and fundamental principles of the discipline and its relationship with international human rights law and international humanitarian law. 

 

International Human Rights Law [2612]

International Human Rights Law [2612]

This course is an introduction to international human rights law. Its focus is on the challenges and emerging issues that are of interest to both practitioners and academics in international human rights law.

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