CONTACT AND ADDRESS

Faculty of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jordanovac 110
HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Phone: + 385 1 2354 200
Fax: + 385 1 2354 201
Website: http://www.ffrz.unizg.hr/

FACTS & FIGURES

DEPARTMENTS: 3
TEACHING STAFF: 21
NON-TEACHING STAFF: 11
STUDENTS: 203

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS contacts

Please see here.

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE

The Faculty of Philosophy and Religious Studies (Croatian acronym: FFRZ) was founded by the Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education on July 31^st, 1989. The Jesuit philosophical studies that had existed from 1937 at the Jesuit College in Zagreb were thus raised to the rank of faculty education. Until 2015, the name of the Faculty was the Faculty of Philosophy of the Society of Jesus. The University of Zagreb accepted the Faculty of Philosophy of the Society of Jesus as its full member of University on December 8^th, 2015 under the present name, the Faculty of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The Faculty offers programs in two scientific fields in the humanities: philosophy and religious studies, and it has a permanent licence for the performance of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral study programs in these fields.

The mission of the Faculty is multilayered: to cultivate and improve philosophy and religious studies programs; to deeper understanding of man and his life; to promote philosophical and religious reflection; to develop a dialogue with the modern world and society. We strive to achieve our goals with excellence through teaching, research, and publishing activities.  Based on rich and valuable philosophical heritage we face new challenges. Therefore, philosophical and religious studies in particular are taught in a systematic manner, for the acquisition of academic degrees in order to prepare students for teaching and research in the field of philosophy and religious studies and, above all, to prepare students for high quality dialog whit modern world and society .

The Faculty cultivates high standards in the relationship between teachers and students, arising from the Jesuit tradition and general Christian worldview, according to which the person is at the center of the teaching process, because he is “id quod est perfectissimum in tota natura” (st. Thomas Aquinas). Such an attitude is also the intent of the Bologna Process.

PROGRAMME EMPHASIS

The Faculty fosters the study of classical disciplines (“philosophiae perennis”) which have their roots in Aristotelian and Thomist tradition and have been systematically nurtured at ecclesiastical educational institutions since the Middle Ages. Such a system allows for the rational foundation of philosophy itself and other areas of knowledge and worldviews, as well as theology as a science on religion. Such studies of this scope are not performed anywhere else in the Republic of Croatia and are therefore somewhat specific. They can be found, however, at major colleges and universities around the world. The study program in religious studies is organized according to models from other world universities whose vision strongly highlights dialogue with other religions, dialogue between Christian denominations, but also dialogue within society in general. The study program in religious studies is a unique study program in Croatia. It has its interdisciplinary scientific field within the field of humanities and therefore a unique value.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates from the Faculty of Philosophy and Religious Studies can find employment as teachers of philosophy, logic, politics, ethics and religious education in secondary schools, on faculties or scientific institutes, and due to their knowledge of religious issues, they can also find employment in public administration, broadcasting and television institutions, and media corporations.

RESEARCH ORIENTATION

The research orientation of the Faculty of Philosophy and Religious Studies is founded on a “philosophical patrimony which is perennially valid”, but also enriched with new philosophical and scientific research. The aim of research activities is to cultivate and enhance the study of philosophy and religion; to deeper understanding of man and his life; to promote philosophical and religious reflection and dialogue with the world as it is today. In a special manner, the research is oriented toward the study of religious science with the goal of improving mutual understanding in our unique multicultural and multireligious society.

STUDY PROGRAMMES

UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMMES

GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMMES

DOCTORAL STUDY PROGRAMMES

STUDY COURSES DELIVERED IN ENGLISH

The list of courses delivered in English (individual tutorials) is available on the following link.

CONTACT AND ADDRESS

University of Zagreb, Catholic Faculty of Theology
Vlaška 38
HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Phone: +385 1 48 90 410
E-mail: medjunarodna.suradnja@remove-this.kbf.unizg.hr
Website: https://www.kbf.unizg.hr/english/

FACTS & FIGURES

DEPARTMENTS: 4
CHAIRS: 14
TEACHING STAFF: 74
NON-TEACHING STAFF: 33
STUDENTS: 423

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS contacts

Please see here.

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE

Catholic Faculty of Theology is a church’s public higher education institution, which is simultaneously part of the University of Zagreb under the terms of the Agreement on the Position and Operation of the Catholic Faculty of Theology within the University of Zagreb, concluded on March 11th, 1996. The Catholic Faculty of Theology has been canonically recognized by the Holy See and consequently enjoys the status of a canonical church’s higher education institution. It organizes and implements university integrated, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies, and lifelong learning programmes. It develops scientific, research, teaching, artistic, publishing and professional work in various scientific and professional fields. The Faculty has been operating in Vlaška ulica 38 since 1998, and its library is located in Voćarska 106.

PROGRAMME EMPHASIS AND CAREER PROSPECTS

By completing the Philosophical-Theological Study Programme, the student earns the academic degree of Master of Theology (abbreviated title: mag. theol.). A person with a Master’s degree in Theology can work in church services (as the academic requirements are fulfilled); institutions conducting scientific research in the fields of theology, humanities and social sciences; institutions focused on providing various forms of spiritual assistance; mission countries; publishing industry, institutions dealing with human resources and public sector counselling, media outlets, church administration, librarianship, archivistics, pastoralism, family counselling, ethics committees.

By completing the Undergraduate Study of Theological-Religious Sciences, the student earns the academic degree of Bachelor’s (Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea) in Theological-Religious Sciences (abbreviated title: univ. bacc. theol.-relig.). A person with a Bachelor’s degree in Theological-Religious Sciences can work in elementary and high schools, as an associate for religious education; the parish, as a pastoral-catechetical practitioner; social and humanitarian institutions; media outlets.

University Graduate Study of Theological-Religious Sciences, carried out of five modules/majors: Religious Education / Teaching Module; Pastoral-catechetical module; Cultural Goods of the Church; Christian Humanism and Economic Development; Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue. By completing the study programme, the student earns the academic degree of Master of Theological-Religious Sciences (abbreviated title: mag. theol.-relig.). A person with a Master’s degree in Theological-Religious Sciences can work in elementary and high schools, as a Religious Education teacher; in pre-schools as a religious educator; in parish communities as a catechist or pastoral worker; as a tourist guide for sacred Christian art; in church museums, as a curator for sacral art; as an expert for managing temporal goods of the Church in various Church institutions; in various non-profit organizations and associations.

By completing the undergraduate study programme of Church Music, the student earns a Bachelor’s degree in Music (baccalaureus / baccalaurea) [abbreviated title: univ. bacc. mus.]. A person with a Bachelor’s degree in Church Music can work in all areas of Church music; official organist and leader of the Church choir; to research, develop, transcribe, archive, present and promote the Church’s musical heritage; coordinate and moderate liturgical celebrations and concerts in sacred spaces; work in the media as a music editor, journalist or critic; work professionally in the field of musical activities in culture.

By completing the Church Music – Music Pedagogy graduate study programme, the student earns the academic degree of Master in Church Music – Music Pedagogy (abbreviated title: mag. mus. sacr.). A person with a Master’s degree in Church Music – Music Pedagogy can work in elementary and high schools (gymnasium), in elementary and secondary music and dance schools (as a teacher of theoretical music subjects); he or she can lead amateur choirs, orchestras and similar bands and organize and conduct other musical activities; in the broader field of the music industry, he or she can work in music publishing (computer notation, editorial office, editorial board), in distribution, in music management and in media outlets, for example as an editor, reporter or presenter.

By completing the Church Music – Gregorian Singing graduate study programme, the student earns the academic degree of Master in Church Music – Gregorian Singing (abbreviated title: mag. mus. sacr.). A person with a Master’s degree in Church Music – Gregorian Singing can work as a Church choir leader (schola cantorum); as a leader of ensembles performing early European music; in scientific institutes and institutions dealing with music research focused on the Middle Ages – Gregorian singing; in libraries and archives; as a scholary researcher who collects and nurtures Croatian musical heritage and traditional folk singing based on the medieval heritage.

RESEARCH ORIENTATION

There are four scientific-research institutes at the Faculty: The Institute for Church History; Croatian Institute for Mariology; Biblical Institute; “Juraj Križanić” Institute for Ecumenical Theology and Dialogue. The scientific-research institutes are organizational units of the Faculty, which organize and lead the preparation of scientific projects at one or more departments, organize scientific and professional conferences and arrange for the publication of scientific and professional publications.

STUDY PROGRAMMES

STUDY COURSES DELIVERED IN ENGLISH
The Faculty offers a number of courses in English for exchange students. For a detailed overview please visit the Faculty website.

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INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE

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RESEARCH ORIENTATION

STUDY PROGRAMMES

UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMMES 

GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMMES

DOCTORAL STUDY PROGRAMMES

STUDY COURSES DELIVERED IN ENGLISH (AND GERMAN)

The Faculty of Croatian Studies offers a number of courses in English and German in humanities and social sciences to both domicile and visiting students, as well as a number of courses which can be taught in English or German upon request. Information about courses such courses is available at the website of the Faculty of Croatian Studies.

CONTACT AND ADDRESS

FACTS & FIGURES

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is the leading humanities and social sciences faculty in Croatia and, with high results achieved in education as well as in research, one of the most esteemed faculties in this part of Europe. Founded in 1669 and established as a modern academic institution in 1874, the Faculty today offers more than a 100 undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programmes.

PROGRAMME EMPHASIS

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers more than 100 study programmes. There are two types of study programmes: single major programmes (with students enrolling in a single department, and taking most of their courses in the department) and programmes taken in combination with another major (with students enrolling in two study programmes and studying for degrees in both). The first type of programme is offered by the following departments: Comparative Literature, Croatian Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, History, Information Sciences, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology. The second type is offered by Archaeology, Art History, Comparative Literature, Croatian Language and Literature, Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, History, Linguistics, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Phonetics and Sociology, and the following language and literature programmes: Classic Philology (Greek and Latin), East, West and South Slavic Languages, English (including Scandinavian languages and literatures), French, German, Hungarian, Indology, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish and Turkish. Faculty offers courses of Croatian for foreign students.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Students with BA or MA degrees are qualified to pursue employment in education, science, cultural institutions, libraries, research institutes, museums, archives, tourism, media, publishing, journalism, the business sector, advertising, public relations, diplomacy, welfare services, public and local administration, various free-lancing professions (publicists, writers), etc.

RESEARCH ORIENTATION

The Faculty is committed to ensuring excellence and expanding the boundaries of knowledge and insight through teaching as well as research carried out within a wide range of scholarly fields. These include the following: archaeology, art history, comparative literature, Croatian language and literature, ethnology and cultural anthropology, history, linguistics, pedagogy, philosophy, phonetics and languages and literatures (East, West and South Slavic languages, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indology, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish), information sciences, pedagogy, psychology, and sociology.

STUDY PROGRAMMES

UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMMES

GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMMES

DOCTORAL STUDY PROGRAMMES

STUDY COURSES IN ENGLISH AND OTHER FOREIGN LANGUAGES

All the language study programmes are conducted in the respective language as well Croatian. Additional information on the courses in foreign languages is available on the Faculty website.