L.S. 327.117(R) Ordinamenti għall-Grad ta' Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - fil-Fakultà tat-Teoloġija Imħassrin bl-Avviż Legali 164 tal-2024

(1)The title of these bye-laws is the Bye-Laws for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology.

(2)Citation and interpretation. In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires - "the Board" means the Board of the Faculty of Theology; "the Degree" means the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D.; "the Faculty" means the Faculty of Theology; and "the Principal Regulations" means the Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. Degree Regulations. S.L. 327.101 2. These bye-laws shall be applicable from October 2009 onwards. Applicability. 3.

(1)Applicants for the Degree offered by the Faculty shall be in possession of one of the following degrees: Requirements for admission. (

1. a)a Licentiate classified with at least Magna cum Laude or a Master’s degree obtained with at least Pass with Merit, in an area of study offered by the Faculty; or (
2. b)degrees comparable to those indicated in paragraph (
3. a)awarded by another recognised university.

(2)The Board may also consider applications from applicants with qualifications at Master’s level or higher in another discipline and possessing experience or knowledge which in the opinion of the Board enables them to pursue research in the Faculty. 4. Applicants are normally required to have a thorough reading of primary and secondary sources. Knowledge of languages. 5.

(1)Applicants may submit their application form, together with a comprehensive research proposal outlining the proposed project, including research sources and materials, at any time of the year. Application form.

(2)Applicants may also be asked to demonstrate competence in those skills required by the nature of the proposed research.

1. The Board shall recommend to Senate the appointment of a Faculty Doctoral C ommittee composed of 3 to 5 members, including the Dean or his delegate, who shall chair the Committee, the other members being normally heads of department. The *These regulations have been repealed by Legal Notice 164 of
2. Faculty Doctoral Committee. 2 [ S.L.327.117 DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY Faculty Doctoral Committee may co-opt other members if deemed necessary. Areas of study.
3. The main area of study shall be in an area of Theology, Religious Studies, or Ethics. Research proposal.
4. The research proposal should include a brief outline of approximately 1000 words regarding the project and should mention the sources on which the research will be based. Supervision.
5. Principal Supervisors shall be required to submit a written report to the Board, through the Faculty Doctoral Committee, every June for all students under their supervision. Students’ progress.
6. Students shall only be allowed to proceed with their studies subject to satisfactory progress reports from their Principal Superv isor. If the rep ort is negative, th e Board shall make recommendations to Senate on the student’s continuing registration for the Degree. Sample of research work. 11.

(1)Before being allowed to transfer registration to the Ph.D. status, students shall be required to submit a substantial sample of their research work for consideration by an ad hoc board appointed by the Board. The ad hoc board shall be composed of a chairman, who shall be the head of the department concerned or his delegate, and two examiners, one of whom shall be the Principal Supervisor.

(2)The ad hoc board shall examine the student orally and shall submit a written report for consideration by the Faculty Doctoral Committee in the first instance. The report shall contain recommendations according to the provisions of the Principal Regulations. Research and teaching programmes.

1. Students registered at the Faculty may be required to participate in the Faculty’s research and teaching programmes. Thesis.
2. Students shall be required to inform the Faculty that they will be submitting their thesis for examination not less than three months before the submission deadline. Board of Examiners.
3. The Board shall recommend to Senate the appointment of a Board of Examiners in accordance with the Principal Regulations. Presentation of thesis.
4. The Board shall approve and publish guidelines on the format and presentation of the thesis for the Degree. Format of thesis. 16.

(1)Students shall be required to submit a loose bound copy of their thesis for each member of the Board of Examiners, together with a copy in digital format. The officer in charge of the Faculty shall issue a dated receipt.

(2)On successful completion of their studies, students shall be required to submit to the Faculty three hard bound copies of the thesis and one copy in digital format within six weeks from the publication of their result. One copy of the thesis shall be kept in the Library of the department and another at the University Library. Students who do not comply with this bye-law shall not be awarded the Degree. DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - Ph.D. - UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY [ S.L.327.117 3