under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology

L.N. 170 of 2022

EDUCATION ACT

(CAP. 327)

Bye-Laws of 2022 to amend the Bye-Laws of 2008 in terms of the

General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 for the

Degree of Master of Arts in Spiritual Companionship - M.A. -

under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon him by articles 74 (5) and 75 (6) of the

Education Act (Cap. 327), the Chancellor of the University of Malta has promulgated

the following bye-laws made by the Board of the Faculty of Theology in virtue of the

powers conferred upon it by article 81 (1) (c) of the said Act and which have been

approved by the Senate of the University of Malta as required by article 81 (2) of the

said Act

Citation

These bye-laws may be cited as the Bye-Laws of 2022 to amend the

Bye-Laws of 2008 in terms of the General Regulations for University Postgraduate

Awards, 2021 for the degree of Master of Arts in Spiritual Companionship - M.A.

- and shall be read and construed as one with the Bye-Laws of 2008 in terms of

the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 for the degree of

Master of Arts in Spiritual Companionship - M.A. - under the auspices of the Faculty

of Theology, published as Legal Notice 295 of 2008, hereinafter referred to as “the

principal bye-laws”.

Applicability

These bye-laws shall be applicable for courses commencing in October

2022 or later.

Amendment of bye-law 1 of the principal bye-laws

For paragraph (2) of bye-law 1 of the principal bye-laws there shall be

substituted the following

“(2) In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires –

“the Board” means the Board of the Faculty of Theology;

“the Course” means the programme of study leading to the degree of Master of

Arts in Spiritual Companionship;

“the Degree” means the degree of Master of Arts in Spiritual Companionship;

“the Postgraduate Certificate” means the Postgraduate Certificate in Spiritual

Companionship;

“the Postgraduate Diploma” means the Postgraduate Diploma in Spiritual

Companionship; and

“the Principal Regulations” means the General Regulations for University

Postgraduate Awards, 2021.”

Amendment of bye-law 3 of the principal bye-laws

For bye-law 3 of the principal bye-laws there shall be substituted the

following

“3.

(1)

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of

(a) a Bachelor degree in Theology, Religious Studies or related areas of

study, obtained with at least Second Class Honours or with at least Category II or at

least Cum Laude; or

(b) a Bachelor degree in any area of study together with experience related

to Spiritual Companionship.

(2) The Faculty Admissions Committee may, after thorough

examination of documents submitted in support of the qualifications presented,

and following an interview, recommend the admission of applicants applying for

admission in terms of the University’s Policy for the Recognition and Accreditation

of Prior Learning (RPL) who are in possession of other academic or professional

qualifications and documented experience if these are deemed to be comparable to

the qualifications referred to in paragraph (1) of this bye-law. The admission of such

applicants may be made subject to those conditions that may be imposed to address

any lacunae in the applicants’ academic preparation.and experience that together are

deemed to be comparable to the level of a first degree.”

(3) All applicants shall satisfy the Board through an interview, that

they have the necessary academic background, professional aptitude and disposition

to follow the Course with profit. The interview shall be conducted by an interviewing

board appointed by the Board, and shall be composed of at least three members.”

(4) All applicants shall submit a Police Good Conduct Certificate issued

by the Commissioner of Police in terms of the Conduct Certificates Ordinance.”

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