School of Philosophy

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.

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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.

Sezione: 

In evidenza

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 (at 3:00 PM, Álvaro del Portillo auditorium), an afternoon study session on The Thought of Positivity took place.

Professor Juan Andrés Mercado moderated the interventions on Thinking Joy by Isabella Guanzini from the University of Linz; Thinking Hope by Professor Elena Colombetti; and Thinking Trust by Professor Juan Narbona. This was followed by theatrical readings curated by Sara Lorusso.

Poster

Pomeriggio di studio su "Il pensiero del positivo"

The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, in order to mitigate as much as possible the economic effects of the increase in the mandatory contribution for enrollment in the National Health Service (SSN), has entered into an agreement with the company EUROP Assistance (via EXE Insurance Broker), which offers its students from non-EU countries who wish to join, an insurance coverage useful also for obtaining a residence permit.

The policy can be taken out starting from Monday, April 15, 2024.

The cost is € 250.00 annually.

The information page with all the instructions regarding the Policy can be found at: assicurazionesanitaria.pusc.it

 

 

 

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, took place an University Orientation Day for university students and 4th and 5th-year high school students, featuring presentations by Prof. Riccardo MANZOTTI from IULM.
Digital thought and human thought: an ontological issue?  Morning Session.
From Plato to Chat GPT: How to meet the challenge of artificial intelligence? Afternoon Session.

FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS:  from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Presentation of specialized degrees in Philosophy offered by 7 Italian Universities.

FOR 4TH AND 5TH-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:  from 3.00 pm to 6:00 pm. Designing the future: career paths and opportunities.
Participation in the event allows free access to the test and a personal interview for feedback on the results with a career guidance expert.

Event accredited on the MIUR's S.O.F.I.A. platform.

The initiative was organized by the Department of Prospective Students, the School of Philosophy in collaboration with FIDAE (Federation of Educational Activity Institutes).

On the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic dated March 25, 2024, the Decree with the Table of correspondence between Italian academic titles and those of the Holy See for the purpose of recognizing university-level study cycles and periods in the European region, as provided for by the previous Agreement between Italy and the Holy See of February 13, 2019, was published.

Regarding the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, the Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy issued by the School of the same name will correspond to the Degree Class L-05, Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, while the License in Philosophy will correspond to the Master's Degree in Philosophical Sciences (LM-78).

Similarly, the License in Institutional Social Communication issued by the respective School will correspond to the Master's Degree in Public Communication, Corporate Communication, and Advertising (LM-59).

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