109 tal-1994
Table of Provisions (8)
Statutory Text (8 Articles)
L.N. 109 of 1994
EDUCATION ACT
(CA P. 327)
The BachelGr of Am In Th~ and Human Sl:udits (Honoun)-
B.A. (HOM.) - Dfgrft COW"!le RrtUlaUom, 1994
IN e~ercise of the powen confe=d upon him by 5eCIions 30 (S) .nd
31 (6) of the Educatioo Act (Dip. 327), the CbanceDor ofthe Univenity
of Malta has promulgated the following regulations made by the Senate
of the University of Maha by vinue of the powers conferred upon it by
5eCIiom 31 and 35 of the said Act;
CIIatloa and Inltrprdatioll
I . ( I ) These regulations may be cited as the Bachelorof An, in Theology and
Human Studies (Honours) - B.A. (Hons.) Degree Course Regulations 1994.
In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires -
(2)
"the Course" means the Course leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in
Theology and Human Studies (Honours) - B.A. (Hons.);
"the Degrce~ means the Degree of Ba<:toelorof Arts in Theology and Human
Studies (Honours) - B.A. ( Hons.).
Applkt.hUltl'
These regulations shall apply to cou rses staning in October ]992 or later.
D]glhUlly tor the Degree
In order to be eligible for tile. Degree a candidate must have
(a) completed tile. appropriate course of studies;
(b)
been successful in the relevant examinations; and
(c) satisfied all other requirements laid down in these regulations and in any
OIher relevant statutes and regulations of the University.
Rralstnlh>o and Speda' Cou,.. Requlnmt nlS
A candidate may be registered for the course ifhe hitS anyone of the following
qualifications
(a) the degree of B.A. in Theology and Human Studies or B.A. in RdigiOlls
Studies obtained from this University and placed in the Fir.;t or Second Ous;
(b) anothe r degree from tbis or another University. provided that such
degree includes not less tban 20credi ts in Theology or Religious Studies and the
average ,me in these credits is at least B;
(e) study for five yea/'$, on a full-time basis, of Philo5oplly and Theology in a
Major Seminary or;n an institution which, in the o pinion of the Faculty Board, is of
a similar academic standing and obtainment or at least an average or grade B in the
relative tests o r e.aminations.
Board III Studies aDd Coordinator
j. ( I ) A Board orStudiesconsistingof lhe Dean and Ihreeolher members shall
be appointed by the FlC1.Ilty Board for a period of three years to manage and supervise
theCoUJ$C in aa:ordance wi th these reguall>ons. The Dean shall be the Chairman orthe
Board or Studies.
(2) The Faeulty Board sbaH appoint. Coont Coordinatnr for a period of
the« yem from among the members of the Bo.rd of Studic5.
Duntlon olCount
( I) The Course sllal1 extend over a period of one academic year if taken on a
full-time basis, or two academic yean if ta ken on a part-time basis.
(2) On registering for the Course a candidate shaU be required to state
whether be $hall be following the Course as a full·time or a pan-lime student.
(3) A candidate may 1'101 complete the Count ea rlier than one academic
year and later than the prescribed time except witllthe permission of Senate.
Contents of Cool"K
(I) T o complete the Count acandidate mustobu.in a minimumof22ercdil$
in the followi ng areas of stud y and accordi ng to the following proportion;
(.) 10 ercditJ in Theology,
(b) 2 eredits in Mediterranean Religion s,
(0) 4 cred.il$ in Pltilosopby and Phenomenology of Religion, and
(d) a di!5Cnation equivalent to 6credits.
(2) Before tbe $Iart nf eaeh academic year a catalngue of study·units an d of
the credits assigned to each study-unit shall be published by the Faculty Board, after its
approval by Senate.
Final Examlnath)n
( I ) A candidate sllall be required to sit fo r the Final Examination at the end
of the CoUnt after having o btained all the required credits III laid down in these
regulations.
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(2)
Final Examination shall normally be held in May/June and shall
WDsisl of two papers. A ~j"" VI)« eumination may also be held.
To pass the Final EUnU nation a studen t must be suco:essful in eacb
(3)
paper.
(4)
A student who fails in any of the IWO papers may resi t that pape r ;n which
he has failed only once and witbin six months.
B
In the resit the grade obtained shall be ei ther ~ PU$ed- or ~ F.ik;d-.
(5)
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( I) The Final Result shall be based on the eandidate's grade obtained in the
Final Examination and the grades of the credits required for the completion of the
Cou=.
(2)
The final Result shall be determined a<.'IXlrding to the following
proportion
""
Final Examination
CQUI'$e credits (exclU$ive of dissertation)
""
Dissertation
10"
(3) The names of the candidates who qualify for !be award of the Degree
shall be published in alphabetical order and classified as follows
First Class (Honours)
Second O as .. , Upper Division (Honours)
Seeond Oil5S. Lower Division (Honours)
Third Oau ( Honours)
P~d
Award of tbe J>e&r'ft
On 5uccc:ssful completion of the CQUf5C, candidates shall be awarded the
10 .
Degree.
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