Specialist in Biblical Spirituality

There are no entrance exams for the Biblical Spirituality course.

You may not meet the entry requirements to be admitted as a ‘regular’ student, or perhaps this was stated in the response to your application.

Don’t worry: as well as ‘ordinary’ students, Comillas has a category of ‘extraordinary’ students, designed specifically for those who do not meet the entry requirements.

To become an “extraordinary” student, you must submit a specific request to the Dean using the standard form.

Once admitted as an “extraordinary” student, you enrol in subjects as normal, your name appears on the register, you sit exams as usual, and you have access to all the resources available to ordinary students. However, you do not receive the Specialist Diploma, although you may apply for a certificate of studies.

If you are only interested in attending lectures, but not in sitting exams or obtaining a degree, you can apply to the Dean to be admitted as a ‘continuing education’ student. In that case, you will not be listed on the register, nor will you have access to a transcript.

To become a ‘continuing education’ student, you must submit a specific request to the Dean using the standard form.

We will normally ask you to enrol in at least two subjects per semester (i.e. 50 per cent of the credits). This would usually mean attending classes one afternoon a week in each semester (or two days in a semester).

Depending on the circumstances, the programme director (i.e. the Head of the Department of Sacred Scripture and Church History) may authorise enrolment for fewer credits. To do so, please contact the programme director.

Students on the Online Specialist in Biblical Spirituality Program are required to attend classes in person, which are held at the ICADE Campus (23 Calle Alberto Aguilera)

Classwork is supplemented by readings, study materials and exercises to ensure that students properly assimilate the course content and deepen their personal understanding.

To access the materials, readings and exercises set by the lecturer, students use the Moodle learning management program on the Comillas educational platform.

Students who have already completed their enrolment can access their subjects via the specific Moodle site for each subject.

Each subject has its own Moodle page, which also includes the virtual classroom (the specific program is called ‘Collaborate’), where online activities, tutorials and so on can be organised.

Each subject is assessed by means of a final examination, either written or oral, at the discretion of each lecturer.

You need to log in to the Comillas website’s intranet and log in using your username (the student number you were given when you enrolled) and your password.

Comillas enhances security by using two-factor authentication, so you will normally need a mobile phone with the Microsoft Authenticator app installed.

Once logged in, you can access your subjects via the Comillas learning platform.

Should you require assistance, the following services are available to you:

• To resolve general queries about the program, the admissions process or initial technical issues, your first point of contact should be the prospective student support page. There, you can enter your details and the service team will get in touch with you. They will also direct you to the appropriate person or service, depending on the type of assistance you require.
• For all enquiries regarding enrolment and documentation, please visit the page forthe ‘ ’ (Academic Management and Qualifications Service) (General Secretariat). Of course, you can always visit this service in person.

Provided that the Bible studies have been undertaken at a higher education institution, it is possible to apply for recognition.

The University and the Faculty have specific criteria , which include the number of ECTS credits completed, the content and skills acquired, subject to a maximum number of ECTS credits that can be recognised per Program.

You will need to complete the relevant form.