Pontifical Biblical Institute

Oriental Studies

As of 1932, the Biblicum added a Faculty of Oriental Studies (also known as the “Oriental Faculty”) that offers Licentiate and Doctorate degrees in ancient oriental languages.

The Licentiate Curriculum in the Faculty of Oriental Studies provides a comprehensive but flexible program to prepare the student for

specialized research in the principal languages and cultures of Oriental studies.

A limited number of auditors (students taking one or more courses not leading to a degree) may be admitted. The students pay the fee of the individual courses.

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