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The Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Humanities is an academic degree awarded by the Faculty of Institutional Social Communication of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross and conferred by authority of the Holy See. Once the bachelor's degree has been obtained, it is possible to access the Licentiate in Institutional Social Communication at the same university or master's degrees at other universities, in Italy or abroad, in related fields: literature, journalism, history, political science, pedagogy, etc., in accordance with the regulations of the individual institutions.
A course of study is offered to the student who is passionate about these areas: communication, literature and art, history, philosophy and religion. In fact, the studies offer a vision of man and society rooted in the Christian principles that underlie our culture.
A degree in Communication and Humanities opens up numerous professional outlets for the student: information and media, public relations and corporate communication, management of cultural centers and production of information and entertainment content, as well as the fields of politics, education, personnel management, etc.
The program consists of 180 ECTS credits (European University Education Credits; 1 ECTS = 25 hours of learning), distributed in 38 subjects and 6 seminars. In detail:
- 13 subjects in the humanities (liberal arts)area: History of Contemporary Ideas, Rhetoric, Universal Literature and Communication of Faith I and II, Sacred Art and Architecture (in English) I and II, and four seminars of Great Readings (literary classics). To these subjects should be added the three subjects in Church History: ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary.
- 17 subjects in the area of Communication : General Theory of Communication, Analysis and Practice of Written Information I and II, Audiovisual Language, Communication Industry and Markets, General Sociology, Television Communication I and II, Film Theory and Language, History of Film, plus two Seminars (Classics of Communication) and six series of colloquia with communication professionals.
- 5 subjects in the area of Philosophy: Epistemology, Philosophy of Man, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Religions, and Moral Philosophy.
- 9 subjects in the theological area: Introduction to Christian Mystery, Social Doctrine of the Church, Ecclesiology and Ecumenism, Fundamental Theology, Christology, Moral Theology, Theological Anthropology, Bible and Communication, and Bioethics.
In addition, there are other no less relevant educational opportunities and activities:
- Cultural Visits: Italy offers an unparalleled context. The Faculty organizes visits, meetings and activities to learn about and explore the rich artistic and cultural heritage
- Meetings with professionals: the presence in Rome of numerous journalists, cultural and religious leaders allows to take advantage of their experience on various occasions
- Teaching Methodology: Lessons mainly aim to cultivate a critical and analytical spirit in the student. Therefore, the case method and debates are used a lot, stimulating discussions and active participation
- Rome: the Italian capital is in itself a university classroom. For centuries it has been a crossroads of cultures and ideas. Its history, monuments, the character of its inhabitants, and the tourists who visit it help broaden one's horizons
- Internationality and multicultural character: the diversity of countries, cultures and languages represented is a unique opportunity for human and professional enrichment.
- Academic community: the professor/student ratio allows for a cordial and close relationship, which also takes the form of individual mentoring. In addition, the University organizes numerous cultural, educational, entertainment and sharing activities, which ensure a serene and familiar environment.
Why do we propose a Baccalaureate in Communication and Humanities precisely at a time when it seems, instead, necessary to have many technical skills? Because we are convinced that in the short and medium term we will need professionals who cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence and who know what moves every human being; professionals who, having studied the reflections of philosophers, artists and theologians throughout history, are able to give creative and humane solutions to the challenges of the future.
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