Programme of Theological Studies

The programme of theological studies extends over six semesters across three academic years, dedicated entirely to the study of Sacred Theology in accordance with the Apostolic Constitution Veritatis Gaudium.

The first semester focuses on introductory courses in theology together with the study of classical languages, laying a solid foundation for further theological formation.

Each academic year is divided into two semesters. The first semester runs from June to the third week of October, while the second semester begins in November and continues until the end of March.

Teaching methods vary according to the nature of each subject and include lectures, seminars, supervised study groups, and guided review of scholarly works. The academic calendar consists of approximately 200 class days, including examination days and designated study days for additional reading, research, and preparation.

After completing the six semesters of theological studies, the institute conducts a Pastoral Year Programme lasting one full academic year. This period enables students to integrate their theological learning with practical pastoral ministry.

At the end of the pastoral year, a comprehensive evaluation of the student’s academic and pastoral performance is carried out. Those who successfully fulfill all the requirements are awarded a Diploma in Pastoral Management, in accordance with Veritatis Gaudium (VG 76.2).

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Institute Leadership

Darshan Institute of Theology – Capuchin Theologate, Karnataka

Rev. Fr. Naveen D'Souza
Rev. Fr. Naveen D'Souza
Rector

Darshan Institute of Theology forms young friars in theological knowledge, Franciscan spirituality, and pastoral commitment. Through prayer, study, and fraternity, we seek to prepare dedicated ministers to serve the Church and society.

Rev. Fr. Baptist Rodrigues
Rev. Fr. Baptist Rodrigues
Director of Academics

Academic formation at Darshan Institute seeks to deepen theological understanding while nurturing faith and Franciscan values. Our program encourages thoughtful study, dialogue, and reflection in service of the Church.

Darshan Institute of Theology

The Institute of Theology is affiliated to the Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education, Rome and to St. Peter's Pontifical Institute, Bangalore. Students receive the Bachelor's Degree in Theology (B.Th.) after completing their theological studies. Students from Capuchin jurisdictions and other Religious Orders such as OSB, Rosminians and Heralds of the Good News also study here. Darshan Institute of Theology has further furnished itself with all the proper academic facilities and technical audio-visual equipment to function principally as the Institute for the Religious and Theological formation of the Capuchin Friars of the Holy Trinity Province that is spread over the six States of India, viz. Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland and Mizoram. It has also now brought up-to-date its Statutes in line with the recent Apostolic Constitution Veritatis Gaudium (2017) and the Norms of Application (2017) and Norms for Affiliation (2020) issued by the Congregation for Catholic Education regarding ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties. It is done with the aim of continuing to attain via St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute to which it is affiliated, the academic degree of the basic first cycle of Theology, i.e. baccalaureate. Hence, special attention is paid to the requisite norms that pertain to the affiliated Institutes of Theology (VG 63.1). Other than St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute of Theology in Bangalore,

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