Ontologia Trinitaria: una via per ripensare il pensiero
Presentation e Learning Objectives
In 1976, Klaus Hemmerle published Theses Toward a Trinitarian Ontology, a work that marked a turning point in philosophical and theological thought by introducing the perspective of Trinitarian Ontology: a doctrine that rethinks Being in the light of Christian revelation and contributes to renewing the dialogue between theology, philosophy, and other fields of knowledge. This approach has established itself in the contemporary landscape as an international point of reference.
The Course offers a historical and theoretical overview of Trinitarian ontology, highlighting the contribution of leading scholars who will examine the principal authors, texts, and developments of its evolution, along with the methodology and fundamental questions specific to the doctrine, in line with the framework outlined in the Manifesto of Trinitarian Ontology.
The program aims to provide an introductory and systematic understanding of the subject, emphasizing its relevance in the dialogue among contemporary humanities disciplines, from an inter- and transdisciplinary perspective.
Target
The Course is intended for students and graduates in philosophy, theology, history, and religious studies, as well as for teachers at all levels interested in furthering their education, and for researchers who wish to explore these topics in greater depth from an interdisciplinary perspective.
PARTICIPATION FEE
€380.00
AVAILABLE PLACES
40
MINIMUM NUMBER OF ENROLLED STUDENTS REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE COURSE
9
TARGET AUDIENCE AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in one of the following fields:
- L-5 – Philosophy
- LM-78 – Philosophical Sciences
- L-42 – History
- LM-84 – Historical Sciences
- LM-64 – Religious Studies
- Bachelor’s degree in Theology (STB, STL, STD)
The Scientific Committee will assess the possible eligibility of candidates whose profiles do not fall within the listed categories, based on their CV and the consistency of their academic background with the course objectives.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
19th October
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
There are no admission tests or ranking lists: it is sufficient to provide certification/self-certification of qualifications held.
The minimum entry requirement is verified through a self-declaration form submitted to candidates during the pre-enrolment phase.
If the number of applications exceeds the available places, admission to the course will be decided at the discretion of the Scientific Committee, based on the documentation submitted by each candidate.
PRE-ENROLMENT AND PAYMENT
At the following link, you can proceed with pre-enrolment by entering your personal details and self-declaration of qualifications: ONLINE REGISTRATION
After completing the form, the relevant administrative office will contact the participant, providing all the necessary information to proceed with payment and enrolment.
CONTACT US
For more information about the course: postgraduate@unisr.it
SCIENTIFIC DIRECTORS
Massimo Donà, Full Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan.
Vito Limone, Associate Professor of History of Christianity and the Churches at the Faculty of Philosophy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan.
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Raul Buffo, Institut Catholique de Toulouse
Piero Coda, Sophia University Institute, Loppiano-Florence
Massimo Donà, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan
Vito Limone, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan
FACULTY
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Piero Coda – Secretary General of the International Theological Commission and former Full Professor of Trinitarian Ontology at the Sophia University Institute in Loppiano.
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Jean‑Luc Marion – Former Professor at Université Sorbonne‑Paris IV and the University of Chicago; Member of the Académie Française since 2008; recipient of the Ratzinger Prize (2008).
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François Jullien – Chair of Alterity at the Collège d’études mondiales, Fondation Maison des sciences de l’homme, Paris.
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Massimo Donà – Full Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy, Vita‑Salute San Raffaele University, Milan.
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Pierangelo Sequeri – Former Full Professor of Fundamental Theology and former Dean of the Faculty of Theology of Northern Italy, Milan.
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Vito Limone – Associate Professor of History of Christianity at the Faculty of Philosophy, Vita‑Salute San Raffaele University, Milan.
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Ilaria Vigorelli – Full Professor of Systematic Theology at the Faculty of Theology, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome.
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Giulio Maspero – Full Professor of Dogmatic Theology at the Faculty of Theology, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome.
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John Milbank – Emeritus Professor at the University of Nottingham.
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Tommaso Bertolasi – Lecturer at the Theological Faculty of Central Italy, Florence.
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Peter Casarella – Professor of Systematic Theology at the Divinity School of Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
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Kurt Appel – Full Professor of Fundamental Theology and Director of the research center Religion and Transformation in Contemporary Society at the University of Vienna.
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Lubomir Žác – Professor of Dogmatic Theology at Palacký University Olomouc, Saints Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology.
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Catherine Pickstock – Norris‑Hulse Professor of Divinity at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge.
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Andrea Bellantone – Full Professor of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy at the Institut Catholique de Toulouse.
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Michael Seewald – Professor of Dogmatic Theology and History of Dogma at the University of Münster.
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Daniel López – Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at the Catholic University of Córdoba.
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Raul Buffo – Researcher at the Institut Catholique de Toulouse.
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Carmelo Meazza – Full Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Sassari.
DURATION AND DELIVERY METHODS
The course has a total duration of 40 hours of lecture-based teaching:
- 34 hours delivered in synchronous distance learning mode (online);
- 6 hours delivered in residential mode (on campus at UniSR).
Remote participation in in-person sessions is allowed for students who live away from the campus.
Teaching activities are divided into 20 training modules delivered in a blended format:
- 17 online sessions;
- 3 in-person sessions.
Delivery period: November 2026 - April 2027
The schedule of teaching activities is currently being defined and will be published in this section.
Start date: 4 November 2026
Attendance of at least 80% of the teaching activities is required.
At the end of the course, a Certificate of participation and acquired competencies will be issued, with the award of 5 CFU (university credits).
LANGUAGE
Italian and English
LOCATION
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan 2 Campus.
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