Church-Government Organisational Structure
Catholic Faculty of Theology

The Faculty of Catholic Theology was formed on July 9, 1999 on the basis of the agreement on its functioning within the University of Split and the ordinance on its establishement issued that day by the Congregation for the Catholic Education, in Vatican. The preserved documets from 12 and 13 century testify to its hundred year old tradition of the study of philosophy and theology rooted in medieval and cathedral schools and ranking this higher education institution among the oldest one in the Southern Croatia.

The Cathedral school started with the simplest format of theological instruction despite the grave poverty caused by the Ottoman conquests in 1593 and 1594. The Archbishop's Seminary of Split, founded by the Archbishop Stjepan Cosmi in 1700, consisted of the grammar school and two Colleges - philosophical and theological. In 1777, its reputation was approved by Dominican provincial Vanacca who claimed it could had been compared with any European college of the time. The Seminary was fully accredited by the authorities of Illirian Provinces in 1810 and due to its higher education status it could award academic titles. In 1821, Austrian government abolished all theological colleges of the time in Dalmatia, in order to found a new provincial Theological College in Zadar in 1826. It was founded by a decree of the Emperor Francis II and its programme was harmonized with the Faculty of Theology in Vienna.

In 1922, the College moved to Split and as soon as it adjusted its programme with that of the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Zagreb, Croatia,in 1940 it became fully accredited and regained its faculty status abolished by the Communist authority. It was affiliated to the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Zagreb, in 1972 and officially named the Faculty of Catholic Theology Split. As it was created by the merger of the Theology of Split and the Franciscan Theology of Makarska a few words on centuries long tradition of philosophical-theological studies at the Theological College of Makarska should be mentioned. It was formed by the merger of the College of Šibenik founded in 1699 and the College of Makarska, founded in 1708. Austrian Law on Education regluated reorganization of education system in 1828 which resulted in the merger of both Colleges (two-year study in Šibenik and another two in Makarska). In 1907 four-year study programme was organized again at the College of Makarska changed its name to the Franciscan Theological College of Makarska in 1936. Decree on the Status of Roman Catholic Theological Colleges, from 7 June 1940, regulated its faculty status. In 1971, the Faculty was affiliated to the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Zagreb.

Founded in 1970 as an independent higher education institution within the Faculty of Split, the Institute for Theological Culture of the Lay organized regular four-year study programme in 1990 and due to the foundation of the Catholic Faculty of Theology and the Bologna system introduced in 2005/2006, the Theological-Catechetic Institute transformed into Undergraduate Theological-Catechetic Studies and Graduate Theological-Catechetic Studies.


 

Strategy

The Catholic Faculty of Theology is a public church institution and a component of the University of Split according to the terms of the Agreement on the Status and Operation of the Catholic Faculty of Theology in Split as part of the University of Split, dated July 9, 1999. The Faculty has been recognized by the Holy See and enjoys the status of a canonical higher church institution. It organizes and conducts university integrated (undergraduate and graduate), undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate studies. It develops scientific, research, teaching, artistic, and publishing activities. The fundamental task of the Faculty is the education and training of candidates for priesthood and other church services, as well as the education and training of students for teaching in the institutions of the educational system of the Republic of Croatia and for other services in society that are related to spiritual and ethical significance. The development strategy of the CTF for the period 2017-2021 is aligned with the following university, national, and European strategic documents:


 

The Faculty is one of the leading scientific-research and educational institutions in the fields of theology and philosophy in the Republic of Croatia. The Faculty is focused on achieving the highest level of educational and scientific research work in the field of humanities, scientific fields of theology and philosophy, resulting in educated and employed academic citizens. Based on equal pedagogical opportunities for the realization of educational objectives, inclusivity, and continuous professional development of all employees, scientific and teaching excellence, the Faculty possesses international reputation derived from cooperation with other institutions both domestically and internationally.

By valuing and presenting cultural and historical heritage, strengthening ties and cooperation with Croatian communities and countries where Croats live, the Faculty contributes to the development of higher education by nurturing a spirit of openness, ecumenism, and interreligious dialogue. In its environment, the Faculty advocates for equality and equal opportunities in education under equal conditions, for social solidarity and responsibility in promoting inter-sectoral cooperation in education, sports, and social services. The Faculty promotes a healthy, active, and quality life for its students and employees.

Within its environment, the Faculty provides quality services in the field of higher education and scientific research activities, and it encourages active participation in the European higher education and research space by enhancing the digital and entrepreneurial skills of its employees. The Faculty will connect the educational process with scientific research by actively involving students in research projects and will actively promote collaboration with other educational institutions, institutes, other experts, and professionals in the fields of humanities, scientific fields of theology, and philosophy.


 

The Catholic Faculty of Theology of the University of Split is a modern higher education and research institution with a strategic commitment to achieving high scientific research and educational standards. As a scientific-teaching component of the University of Split, in addition to continuously improving teaching content and implementing the most modern teaching methods, the faculty will optimally promote the implementation of digitization in its operations. Through its teaching and research activities, the Faculty educates quality professionals in the field of humanities, specifically in the scientific fields of philosophy and theology. The Faculty will promote social solidarity and responsibility through project work and professional practice.

The Faculty aligns its activities with modern global development trends in scientific research, higher education, and educational activities, continuously and systematically improving all areas of operation: establishment, organization, and implementation of study programs. This includes increasing efficiency in the educational and scientific research process, linking educational, scientific research, and professional activities, as well as building and improving the internal organization of the Faculty. The Faculty actively collaborates with scientific and higher education partners both domestically and internationally; it ensures the possibility of internal and external mobility for its students and teachers; rational use of human and material resources; and the development of scientific and teaching activities in the field of humanities. Through its activities, the Faculty aims to contribute to the modern local and wider social community and to adhere to the highest standards of excellence, ethics, and morality. The Faculty is guided by the idea of ​​man as a holistic social being who needs to enable cultural, humanitarian, and above all spiritual development.

The purpose of the faculty is to educate theologians, religious education teachers, and educators in social, social, and church institutions as holders of church and public services, competent for dialogue with the world and concrete society in complex contemporary relationships. Particular attention is paid to the interdisciplinary development of Christian philosophical and theological thought; the development of religious pedagogical science, the evaluation and presentation of cultural and historical heritage, lifelong learning, the promotion of ecumenism, and the promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue.

With its mission, the Faculty aims to attract and motivate students to make the most of the opportunity to acquire education, so that they are equipped and motivated to build a better, more humane, and just society. At the same time, the Faculty aims to enable teachers to personal growth and development of educational and research activities to be recognizable for their ideas and participation in promoting science, and initiatives in promoting dialogue with the world and culture.


 

Purpose

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Mk 16,15

"The Catholic Faculty of Theology is committed to the Catholic theological tradition, academic, ministerial and spiritual growth of its sutdents preparing them for various ecclesial and lay ministries or services rooted in faith. It focuses on its centuries long tradition of whole person education which contribute to both national, international, academic, ecclesial and socio-cultural community."


 

Catholic Faculty of Theology

Address

Zrinsko-Frankopanska 19, 21000 Split p.p.329, CROATIA
Tel. +385-21-308-300, Fax. +385-21-386-144
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