The Faculty of Theology was founded in 1991 as part of the newly established University. It builds on the cultural and educational tradition of higher theological and philosophical studies in the city that has roots at the beginning of the 19th century. We are a modern and open institution educating people of all generations and we motivate them towards personal and professional development on the basis of Christian values. We currently focus on areas of theology, philosophy, social work, pedagogy, and religious studies in our scientific and educational activity.

The faculty is located directly in the centre of České Budějovice. The building is equipped with all needed facilities for students: classrooms equipped in a modern manner that are suitable for classic instruction as well as the practice of practical skills, the student club, a computer classroom, the refectory and the J. P. Ondok Library that offers 40 000 specialised books. The Faculty of Theology has received the Faculty of the Year award several times in its field and it has, therefore, received the highest recognition of the quality of instruction from students and graduates. Our graduates find employment in public, non-profit and state institutions, in the education system and church organisations.

Prospective students may choose from an offer of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programmes. Under lifelong learning, the faculty offers a broad range of courses and educational events for the public. For example, a unique programme of the University of the Third Age focusing mainly on instruction in the area of humanities, theology and language proficiency is on offer. We are newly also offering online courses that may be attended whenever and wherever.

The faculty is also an important scientific and research facility in areas of studies of church history and the history of theology, diaconal and ecumenical theology, post-medieval scholastics, ethics or philosophy for children. It pursues projects supported by prestigious grant agencies and projects of applied research. Apart from cooperation with organisations in the area of leisure education and social work, international cooperation with the partners from the sphere of application is also important.