L.S. 327.44 Regolamenti tal-Kors għall-Grad ta’ Doctor of Sacred Theology - S.Th.D. - taħt il-patroċinju tal-Fakultà tat-Teoloġija

(1)The title of these regulations is the Doctor of Sacred Theology - S.Th.D. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology Course Regulations.

(2)Citation and Interpretation. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires - "the Board" means the Board of the Faculty of Theology; "the Degree" means the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology S.Th.D.; "the Faculty" means the Faculty of Theology; "the Ph.D. Regulations" means the Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. - Degree Regulations; and S.L. 327.101 "the Senate" means the Senate of the University of Malta. 2. These regulations shall be applicable from 8th May, 2015 onwards. 3. To be eligible for the award of the Degree students must: (

1. a)submit a thesis showing that they are capable of undertaking scientific research and containing an original contribution to theological sciences; (b successfully defend their thesis orally in public; (
2. c)publish their thesis in whole or in part; and (
3. d)satisfy any other requirements prescribed in any other relevant Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University. Applicability. Amended by: L.N. 276 of 2015. Eligibility for the award of the Degree. 4. Applicants for the Degree shall be in possession of the degree of Licentiate in Sacred Theology - S.Th.L. - with at least Pass with Merit or a degree or other qualification considered by the Senate as its equivalent on the recommendation of the Board. Requirements for admission. 5. Applicants shall normally be required to have a thorough reading knowledge of languages of primary and secondary sources. Reading knowledge of languages. 6. The main area of study shall be an area of Theology or a related area. Areas of study. 7. Applications for registration for the Degree shall be accepted by Senate, on the recommendations of the Faculty Doctoral Committee and of the Ph.D. Sub-Committee appointed by Senate, in terms of the Ph.D. Regulations, under those conditions Registration for the Degree. 2 [ S.L.327.44 DOCTOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY - S.Th.D. - UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY as Senate deems fit to impose. Duration of studies. 8.

(1)The thesis shall be presented within a period of not less than three and not more than six years from the date of approval of i t s s u b j e c t b y t h e S e n a t e . S u c h p e r i o d m a y, i n s p e c i a l circumstances, be extended by Senate, if, on the recommendation of the Board, Senate deems it so appropriate.

(2)On the recommendation of the Board and the Ph.D. SubCommittee, Senate may grant students an extension of studies of up to two years in order to enable them to complete their studies, irrespective of whether they are registered on a full-time or a parttime basis. Faculty Doctoral Committee.

1. The Faculty Doctoral Committee appointed for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of the Faculty of Theology in terms of the Ph.D. Regulations, shall consider applications for the Degree and shall make its recommendations to Senate, through the Ph.D. SubCommittee. Supervision and students’ progress.
2. Senate shall, on the recommendation of the Board, after approval of the subject of the thesis, appoint a principal supervisor, who shall normally be a member of the permanent teaching staff of the Faculty, to direct and supervise the work of the student. Written report.
3. 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. Satisfactory progress reports.
4. Students shall only be allowed to proceed with their studies subject to satisfactory progress reports from their principal supervisor. If the report is negative, the Board shall make recommendations to Senate on the student’s continuing registration for the Degree. Research and teaching programmes.
5. Students registered at the Faculty may be required to participate in the Faculty’s research and teaching programmes. Board of Examiners.
6. A Board of Examiners, composed of a chairperson, an external examiner and two other examiners, shall be appointed by Senate, on the recommendation of the Board. Thesis presentation.
7. 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. Format of thesis.
8. The Board shall approve and publish guidelines on the format and presentation of the thesis for the Degree. Copies of thesis. Amended by: L.N. 276 of
9. 17.

(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 two hard bound copies of the thesis and one electronic version within six weeks from the publication of their result. One copy of the thesis shall be kept in the Library of the department and the electronic version shall be kept at the University Library. Students who do not comply with DOCTOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY - S.Th.D. - UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY [ S.L.327.44 3 this bye-law shall not be awarded the Degree.

(3)In line with the University of Malta’s Institutional Repository Policy, the University Library shall provide in open access the electronic copies of the theses and shall make them publicly available on the University of Malta’s Institutional Repository.

1. The names of students whose thesis has been accepted and who have been successful in its public defence shall be published in a list in alphabetical order classified as follows: Classification and publication of results. Pass with Distinction (Summa Cum Laude) Pass with Merit (Magna Cum Laude) Pass (Bene Probatus).
2. A student who fails to satisfy the Board of Examiners in the public defence may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners and with the permission of the Board, be re-examined orally within a period of six months. Such permission shall be granted once only. Re-examination.
3. In matters not provided for by these regulations, the Board shall be guided by the provisions of thethe Ph.D. Regulations. General provision.