OpenFieldHigher Institute of Religious Sciences (ISSR) Religious Education Diploma
Three-year degree conferring state-accredited qualifications for teaching religious culture, ethics, and philosophy in Italian primary and secondary educational institutions.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school graduation diploma
- English language proficiency
- Italian B2
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Not required
- Recommendation letters
- Diocesan approval letter
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- State-recognized credential for teaching Catholic religious education in Italian schools
- Application fee
- €50
- Tuition / joining costs
- €850 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- September 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Faculty of Theology of Emilia Romagna (FTER Bologna) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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