From September 9 to 14, 2024 (9 AM - 6 PM, Álvaro del Portillo Hall), the 9th edition of The Church Up Close will take place. This seminar, conducted in English and promoted by the School of Communication in collaboration with ISCOM, is aimed at those who report on the Church.
The activity offers participants a general overview of the Holy See and an in-depth analysis of the controversial issues the Church is currently facing. Additionally, there will be personal meetings with experts and journalists to discuss the complex relationship between religion and the media, as well as workshops and
The Grand Chancellor of the University, Mons. Fernando Ocáriz, has appointed Rev. Prof. Thierry Sol as Dean of the School of Canon Law for the 2024-2028 term, replacing Rev. Prof. Fernando Puig.
Rev. Prof. Philip Goyret has been appointed as University Chaplain, replacing Rev. Prof. Manuel Miedes, who will take on the role of Vice Chaplain.
These appointments will be effective from October 1, 2024.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Opening of the Academic Year
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Start of Classes (First Semester)
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Welcome Day for New Students
Friday, December 13, 2024
Silver Medals Award Ceremony for Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to Monday, January 6, 2025
Christmas Holidays
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Resumption of Classes after Christmas
Friday, January 24, 2025
Last Day of Classes for the First Semester
Saturday, January 25 to Saturday, February 15, 2025
First Exam Session (Winter)
Monday, February 17
The 2024/2025 Academic Guide is available.
Enrollment will begin on Monday, September 2, 2024.
The inauguration of the 40th Academic Year will take place on Monday, October 7, 2024.
2024/2025 Academic Guide
General section
School of Theology
School of Canon Law
The Grand Chancellor of the University, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, has appointed Reverend Professor Giovanni Zaccaria as Vice-Rector for the 2024-2028 term, replacing Reverend Professor Davide Cito.
Professor Cristina Reyes has been confirmed for an additional term (2024-2028) as Academic Vice-Rector.
Reverend Professor Giulio Maspero will assume the role of Dean of the School of Theology for the 2024-2028 term, succeeding Reverend Professor Philip Goyret.
Finally, Professor Carla Rossi
On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the University hosted a group of journalism students and faculty from Brigham Young University, one of the largest private Christian universities in the United States, who are participating in a study abroad program titled "Global Faith, Identity and Media Study."
They were welcomed by prof. Daniel Arasa, Dean of the School of Communication, who gave an introductory lecture about our University and then explained some of the most important topics in communication within the Church.
Our University is participating again this year in the Joint Diploma on the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, along with other pontifical universities. The theme for the academic year 2024-2025 is The pulchrum: the attractive face of being: thus, the transcendentals Verum, Bonum, and Pulchrum will be explored in depth.
Enrollment is open from September 16 to November 22, 2024, and can be completed by writing to the following address: segreteria [at] sitaroma.com
The University of the Holy Cross will host the session on November 26, 2024, at 3:00 PM, titled Beauty: Metaphysics and Narrative. Federica Bergamino, from the School of Communication, will
The web portal of the Interdisciplinary Documentation Center for Science and Faith (disf.org) celebrates its 25th anniversary. It was conceived, founded, and then directed by Prof. Giuseppe Tanzella-Nitti, a professor of Fundamental Theology at Santa Croce.
The domain registration took place on July 21, 1999, initiated by Dr. Michele Crudele, who is now the Advisor for IT Services and was formerly the Director of the ELIS Center in Rome.
The acronym DISF, linked to the nascent Interdisciplinary Dictionary of Science and Faith, was registered. Crudele began designing it together with Alberto Strumia, a
In July, the summer courses in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew promoted by the Polis Institute of Jerusalem
From Monday, July 8th to Friday, July 26th, 2024, the Polis Institute of Jerusalem will organize intensive Language Courses in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew at our University, along with a 10-day Methodology Seminar for professors of classical languages who wish to learn teaching principles through the Polis method.
The lessons are conducted directly in Latin, Greek, or Hebrew, making the studied language the sole means of communication within the classroom.
For students of Santa Croce, the acquired credits can be recognized as credits towards their Licentiate degree upon request to their respective deans.
