School of Philosophy

Filosofia

Understanding in context, in the heart of Rome

The School of Philosophy promotes contextual mediation between the fields of learning, between different cultures, and between reason and faith. With openness to theology, the School favors the understanding of the metaphysical dimension of truth and of the anthropological and historical, cultural context.

Events 2024-25   Faculty Flyer    Study Plan 2024-25

We offer the foundations for understanding the crucial issues, whether current or perennial, to address the questions posed by scientific discovery and cultural change. The philosophical thought of Saint Thomas Aquinas, read in the light of the encyclical Fides et Ratio, roots our common tradition.

Our teaching style develops capability for critical thought, methodological accuracy, and intellectual responsibility:

  • Systematic and organic formation in the fundamental areas of Philosophy;
  • Direct contact with authors and their great philosophical works;
  • Deepening appreciation for the metaphysical and anthropological dimensions of the classical tradition.

In a context:

  • Of study and collaboration between professors and students: with an individualized tutorial approach and a dedicated teacher to guide each student;
  • With a library among the most complete for the study of Philosophy;
  • Universal, characterized by closeness to the See of Peter;
  • Open to the needs of local Churches, with a diverse community of students coming from the whole world.

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In evidenza

The Apostolikì Diakonia of the Greek Orthodox Church, as part of the cultural initiatives promoted jointly with the Catholic Cultural Committee, offers 22 scholarships to Catholic students, clergy, or seminarians, to participate in a summer program in Athens aimed at learning Modern Greek and gaining knowledge of the culture and spirituality of the Greek Orthodox world.

The program will begin on July 7, 2025, and conclude on August 2, 2025. It includes a beginner-level Modern Greek course, specifically designed for the scholarship students, as well as some visits to provide an introduction to the Orthodox world.

The scholarship covers the costs of course registration, organized visits, meals, and accommodation at the Theological College of Apostolikì Diakonia in Athens. It does not cover travel expenses to and from Athens.

For participation information, please contact cccc [at] christianunity.va

From Monday, January 20, to Sunday, February 16, 2025, students from all Schools can complete the online evaluation questionnaire for the First Semester Courses.

This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to improving the quality of teaching and education.

Go to the questionnaire

 

The French Embassy to the Holy See and the Pious Institutes of France in Rome and Loreto are offering, once again this year, 50 scholarships for studying the French language to students of universities, academies, and pontifical institutes.

The program includes a one-month stay (July or August) in Paris at the Institut Catholique.

Applications are open until March 2, 2025.

More information

Download the Call for Applications

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of our University, the Academic Community, in its various expressions, expressed the desire to identify a new institutional motto that would adequately reflect the mission and vision of the Holy Cross.

In May 2024, several proposals were presented within the Academic Senate. Subsequently, in a spirit of openness, all teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as students, were invited to express their preference through a digital form. Following this consultation and considering the preferences received, the following definitive proposal was approved: Omnes traham ad meipsum.

The words "Omnes traham ad meipsum" are found in the Gospel of John (12:32), as spoken by Jesus Himself: “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” Jesus Christ, as Pope Francis reminds us, “descended to us to lift us up to the Father; He descended low to raise us high” (Homily, May 9, 2024). Christ, who lifts us all to heaven, is the same one who was lifted up on the wood of the Cross.

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