Structure and contents
The three-years Bachelor in Philosophy (BAF) requires the acquisition of 180 ECTS. After a first year consisting of core courses in the main areas of philosophy, each student is encouraged to reflect on how best to structure their own study plan, taking into account future career plans. Therefore, by the end of the first year, each student is faced with a choice: either to complete the BAF with the track entirely in Philosophy, or to supplement their philosophical education with expertise in another discipline, thanks to the numerous interdisciplinary tracks currently active.
The students who choose to complete the BAF with the track entirely in Philosophy (180 ECTS) can take full advantage of the numerous elective courses offered in the various philosophical disciplines. In the numerous seminars, students benefit from teaching methodologies aimed at fostering debate and philosophical growth. In addition to the traditional frontal lecture, students engage in group work on texts, giving presentations in class, and writing papers that are then discussed with the lecturers.
The students who decide to combine their philosophical education with competences in another discipline may choose one of the following minors: (i) communication, (ii) economics, (iii) literature, (iv) mathematics and programming, (v) theology. Whichever minor is chosen, students must obtain 120 ECTS in Philosophy and 60 ECTS in the other discipline. Successful completion of an interdisciplinary course gives the student a degree in philosophy with the minor in the chosen discipline indicated on the diploma, thus paving the way for further career paths after the BAF.
A further opportunity open to all students is to supplement their education with courses in English. For example, those who choose the track entirely in Philosophy can complete a total of 77 ECTS in English, thus acquiring excellent preparation for international Masters and, more generally, for those who decide to continue their studies outside the Italian-speaking environment. However, students who wish to do so may still complete the BAF by attending the totality of courses in Italian.
More details about the courses available below.
Educational Approach
The Bachelor's degree in Philosophy is distinguished by its international dimension. The lecturers come from the best European universities and employ various teaching methodologies that encourage philosophical debate. In addition to attending traditional lectures, students engage in group work on texts, present their findings in class, and write papers that are then discussed with the lecturers.
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Base courses in Philosophy
To obtain the required 180 ECTS, in addition to the Core Courses, BAF students must acquire: 87 ECTS from Elective Courses, or 60 ECTS from Specialization Courses + 27 ECTS from Elective Courses.
Base courses Professors BAF Years Semester ECTS Introduzione alla Filosofia (BAF) Paolo Gigli, Marco Lamanna I Autumn 6 Storia della Filosofia Antica Paolo Natali I Autumn 6 Logica I Paolo Gigli I Autumn 4 Estetica Roberto Diodato I Autumn 3 Filosofia delle Scienze Sociali Carlo Lottieri I Autumn 6 Antropologia Filosofica Paolo Natali I Autumn 6 Storia della Filosofia Medievale Davide Riserbato I Spring 6 Il Pensiero Ebraico in Età Moderna e nel 900 Adriano Fabris I Spring 4 Logica II Francesca Boccuni, Joshua Babic I Spring 6 Filosofia della Natura, della Scienza e della Tecnica Cristian Mariani I Spring 4 Filosofia Politica Markus Krienke I Spring 3 Etica Generale Markus Krienke I Spring 6 Storia della Filosofia Moderna Markus Krienke, Samuele Tadini II Autumn 6 Teoria della Conoscenza Ciro De Florio II Autumn 6 Storia della Filosofia Contemporanea I Adriano Fabris II Spring 3 Storia della Filosofia Contemporanea II Andrea Bottani II Spring 3 Metafisica Paolo Natali II Spring 6 Thesis III 6 English Certificate B2+ II o III 3 -
Elective courses in Philosophy
Even though the elective courses retain the same title over the years, their content changes every other year, allowing students to choose the same course both in their second and third year of studies. Additionally, students can earn up to a maximum of 3 ECTS per semester through extra ECTS assignments. Finally, students who do not choose specializations in another discipline can select up to a maximum of 18 ECTS in COM or TEO during their Philosophy studies.
Elective courses Professor BAF Year Semester ECTS Seminario di Logica Francesco Berto II e/o III Autumn 4 Seminario di Filosofia Tardo-Antica René Roux, Giuseppe Colonna II e/o III Autumn 4 Seminar in Ancient Philosophy Paolo Gigli II e/o III Autumn 4 Seminar in Contemporary Philosophy Peter Simons II e/o III Autumn 4 Seminar in Practical Philosophy Kevin Mulligan II e/o III Autumn 4 Seminar in Social Ontology Kathrin Koslicki II e/o III Autumn 4 Seminar in Metaphysics Anna Marmodoro II e/o III Autumn 4 Seminar in Philosophy of Language Massimiliano Carrara, Vittorio Morato II e/o III Autumn 4 Seminario di Storia della Filosofia Medievale Costante Marabelli II e/o III Spring 4 Seminar in Medieval Philosophy John Marenbon II e/o III Spring 4 Seminario di Storia della Filosofia Moderna Markus Krienke II e/o III Spring 4 Seminario di Estetica Roberto Diodato II e/o III Spring 3 Seminario di Fenomenologia Martine Nida-Rümelin II e/o III Spring 4 Seminario di Filosofia delle Scienze Sociali Marco Bassani II e/o III Spring 6 Seminario di Filosofia Politica Myriam Di Marco II e/o III Spring 4 Seminario di Epistemologia Annalisa Coliva II e/o III Spring 4 Extra assignments ECTS II e/o III 6 -
Specialization Courses in Communication
Specialization Courses in Communication BAF Year Semester ECTS Comunicazione Verbale II Autumn 6 Storia dei Media II Autumn 6 Economia della Comunicazione II Autumn 6 Comunicazione Online II Spring 6 Psicologia Sociale II Spring 6 Comunicazione in Management II Spring 6 Comunicazione Visiva III Autumn 6 Statistica III Autumn 6 Marketing III Spring 6 Classici della Comunicazione III Spring 6 -
Specialization Courses in Economics
To avoid an excessive accumulation of ECTS in the second year, students who choose this specialization move the following Core Courses to the third year: Storia della filosofia moderna, Teoria della conoscenza, Storia della filosofia contemporanea I, and Storia della Filosofia Contemporanea II.
Specialization Courses in Economics BAF Year Semester ECTS Principi di Economia Politica e Sviluppo Sostenibile II Autunno 6 Principi di Management II Autunno 6 Principi di Finanza II Autunno 6 Principi di Contabilità II Autunno 6 Matematica: Analisi II Autunno 6 Macroeconomia: Ciclo Economico II Primavera 6 Microeconomia: Imprese e Mercati II Primavera 6 Statistica: Analisi Dati e Probabilità II Primavera 6 Macroeconomia: Teorie della Crescita III Autunno 3 Contesto Economico Globale III Autunno 3 Economia Pubblica III Autunno 6 -
Specialization Courses in Theology
Specialization Courses in Theology BAF Year Semester ECTS Storia e Istituzioni del Mondo Antico II Autumn 3 Introduzione al Nuovo Testamento II Spring 3 Introduzione all'Antico Testamento 1 II Spring 4.5 Iniziazione allo Studio della Teologia II Spring 3 Storia della Chiesa e Patrologia dei Primi 3 Secoli II Spring 6 Introduzione alla Liturgia II Spring 3 Elective Courses from the Bachelor's degree in Theology not already included in the BAF curriculum 37.5 -
Specialization Courses in Literature
Specialization courses in Literature BAF Year Semester ECTS Istituzioni di Letteratura Italiana II Autumn 6 Dante e la Cultura Medievale II Autumn 3 Filologia e Linguistica Romanza II Autumn 3 Letteratura Italiana del Rinascimento e del Barocco II Autumn 6 Letteratura Italiana Medievale II Spring 6 Letterature Comparate I II Spring 3 Fondamenti di Linguistica Generale II Spring 6 Storia della Lingua II Spring 3 Letteratura Italiana Contemporanea A III Autumn 3 Letterature Comparate II III Autumn 3 Storia della Critica Letteraria III Autumn 3 Grammatica Italiana III Autumn 6 Letteratura Italiana dal '700 all'Unità d'Italia III Spring 3 Letteratura Italiana Contemporanea B III Spring 3 -
Specialization Courses in Mathematics and Programming
To avoid an excessive accumulation of ECTS in the second year, students who choose this specialization move the following Core Courses to the third year: Metafisica, Storia della Filosofia Contemporanea I e Storia della Filosofia Contemporanea II.
Specialization Courses in Mathematics and Programming BAF Year Semester ECTS Programming & Fundamentals I II Autumn 9 Computer Architecture II Autumn 6 Linear Algebra II Spring 6 Discrete Structures II Spring 6 Algorithms & Data Structures II Spring 6 Programming & Fundamentals II II Spring 9 Programming & Fundamentals III III Autumn 6 Probability & Statistics III Autumn 6 System Programming III Autumn 6 -
Bachelor online
All Bachelor's degree courses offered by the Faculty of Theology are also available online. Therefore, it is possible to follow the Philosophy program and the Philosophy and Theology program entirely remotely. This option is not available for the courses of the other specializations as the lessons of the other disciplines are delivered exclusively in person. Aware that an online Bachelor's degree program will be inevitably less formative than an in-person one, but recognizing that for many students this is the only possible option, applications from students who wish to complete their Bachelor's degree entirely online are accepted. Additionally, a tutoring service is offered for distance students. We are happy to answer your questions about our online courses: [email protected].