A Licentiate in Sacred Theology, commonly known in academia as STL, is an advanced degree offered by colleges and universities specializing in theology. In order to obtain such a degree, a candidate must posess a Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology or Master of Divinity.
Its focus is to perfect the skills of the candidate in the scientific study of theology and to develop the research skills necessary for treating theological questions in depth.
A graduate of the S.T.D. program is prepared to teach theology in a college, seminary, or university, to conduct independent research and publishing and to act as a theological resource for a diocese and diocesan agencies.
The dissertation must be a specimen of the candidate’s erudition, judgment, and knowledge of Catholic doctrine, demonstrating his or her skill in positive and speculative theology and the ability to do scientific investigation which is original and contributes to the advancement of theological knowledge.
Licentiate of SacredTheology (S.T.L) is the title of an intermediate graduate degree with canonical effects in the Roman Catholic Church offered by pontifical universities and ecclesiastical faculties of sacredtheology.
In order for a candidate to receive a licentiate of sacredtheology, he or she must engage in a two-year program of theological studies beyond the three years required for the S.T.B. and propose an original thesis which contributes to the understanding of sacredtheology.
The license in sacredtheology is required before a person may teach sacredtheology in a pontifical university.
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