04-06-2025

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Introduction

At a historic moment marked by the fragmentation of knowledge and the growing disconnect between different fields of study, it is essential to reclaim spaces for dialogue between faith and reason. In the face of the major cultural and ethical challenges of our time, the Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV) and the San Dámaso Ecclesiastical University are launching a Master’s Degree in the Foundations of Christianity in response to the demand for a comprehensive education capable of providing the keys to understanding and living the faith in dialogue with science, philosophy, and contemporary culture.

This programme designed for individuals (titulados superiores) with intellectual and spiritual curiosity who wish to delve into the systematic study of their faith. Its academic design combines rigour with pedagogical accessibility, making it an ideal program for pastoral workers, committed laypeople, teachers, and professionals in various fields, as it will be available 100% online or in a hybrid format.

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Daniel Sada and Nicolás Álvarez de las Asturias during the signing of the agreement

A Chair for Interdisciplinary Thought

The master’s program was created as part of the development of the San Dámaso Chair, the result of an agreement signed between UFV and UESD, and will be directed by theologian Javier Prades, a member of the jury for the Razón Abierta Awards of the Francisco de Vitoria University and a renowned specialist in the dialogue between theology, philosophy, and science. The chair’s primary objective is to create spaces for education, research, and outreach that integrate diverse fields of knowledge around a unified vision of knowledge.

In this context, the Master’s Degree in the Foundations of Christianity is presented not only as a high-quality academic program but also as a strategic initiative aimed at fostering a culture of dialogue between faith and reason. In addition, training opportunities have been planned for faculty members involved in the Razón Abierta project, with the goal of promoting dialogue between the various sciences and theology.

The Social and Cultural Implications of Theological Thought

The chair also plans to organize academic conferences, cultural activities, publications, and knowledge-transfer initiatives. These initiatives aim not only to contribute to intellectual discourse but also to provide answers to the major questions facing the contemporary world.

Drawing inspiration from tradition and in harmony with contemporary teaching

The establishment of this chair and its programme draws on a long ecclesiastical tradition that recognizes the search for truth as a profoundly human endeavor. Following in the footsteps of St. Augustine and in keeping with the words of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV—who has emphasized the urgency of a holistic education—this academic initiative embodies an educational vision centered on the holistic development of the person: intellectually, spiritually, and culturally.

A strategic alliance with an international focus

The recent signing of the agreement by Daniel Sada, president of Francisco de Vitoria University, and Nicolás Álvarez de las Asturias, president of San Dámaso Ecclesiastical University, solidifies a strategic partnership between the two institutions.

This agreement represents a decisive step toward their shared goal: to promote an education that, beyond training competent professionals, helps prepare individuals capable of transforming society through truth, the common good, and a fruitful dialogue between faith and reason.

For more information and registration: Master's Degree in the Foundations of Christianity

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Faith and Reason in Dialogue: UFV and San Dámaso Launch a Pioneering Master’s Program to Address the Major Questions of Our Time

Introduction

A Chair for Interdisciplinary Thought

The Social and Cultural Implications of Theological Thought

Drawing inspiration from tradition and in harmony with contemporary teaching

A strategic alliance with an international focus

You may be interested

Introduction

A Chair for Interdisciplinary Thought

The Social and Cultural Implications of Theological Thought

Drawing inspiration from tradition and in harmony with contemporary teaching

A strategic alliance with an international focus

You may be interested