Italian Studies is the Second Cycle Degree program based on the newest results of cultural analysis developed by the University of Bologna.

The Master in Science, Philosophy and Theology of Religions was activated in 2006 at the FTL as part of the Re.Te Institute. (Religions and Theology), with the aim of training in the knowledge of religions and interreligious dialogue in an increasingly multicultural world. Since 2014, thanks to the collaboration with the USI eLearning Lab (eLab), the Master has also been activated in an online formula. Today this is the only available way of using its courses.

The second level degree or Master of Arts in Comparative Canon and Ecclesiastical Law, issued from the FTL-USI, it stands out for the originality of the proposals compared to study courses of other universities, above all for the attention given to theological training in a comparative perspective.

Il percorso di Master proposto dall'Istituto di studi italiani presenta una peculiarità del tutto singolare rispetto all'offerta formativa delle altre Università, perché si fonda su un piano di studi costituito da corsi che, ogni anno, si raccolgono attorno a un tema specifico: unità tematica che diviene stimolo e concreta occasione di interdisciplinarità. Esso intende offrire ai suoi studenti l'acquisizione di un maturo diritto di cittadinanza nel dominio della parola, che permetterà loro di interrogare il presente, incamminarsi consapevolmente verso il futuro e, soprattutto, di riconoscere la propria singolarità di persone.

The Master’s in Italian Studies offers students a deep dive into Italy’s rich cultural, linguistic, and historical heritage. The program is designed to build advanced skills in language, literature, a...

The M.A. program in Italian Studies intends to provide students with a broad knowledge of Italian culture from a literary, linguistic, and historical perspective; to offer them a solid grasp of major trends in critical and cultural theories and train them to apply these approaches to specific expressions of Italian culture; to provide students with the methodology and research skills to develop interdisciplinary projects in their courses and in their Master’s theses; to help students obtain high proficiency in oral and written Italian language, both through core and elective courses on campus and through one semester’s matriculation at an Italian university; to help each student acquire or enhance expressive competencies in the domain of Italian culture that he/she intends to select for his/her M.A. specialization.

The MA by Research in Italian is a flexible postgraduate program designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of Italian language, literature, and culture through independent research....

The program prepares students to become certified teachers for middle and high school students, focusing on Italian language and culture. It combines coursework in language proficiency, pedagogy, and ...

The Master's Degree in Teaching of The Italian Language to Foreigners (ITAS) trains participants to be LS/L2 Italian teachers (Italian as a foreign language/second language) and cultural operators, qualified to carry out their activity in public and private schools and universities in Italy and abroad, but also in local institutions and international organizations working towards the inclusion and integration of minors and adult immigrants or the promotion of Italian language and culture in the world.

The master's program in Romance Languages offers students a deep dive into the literature, culture, and language of the Romance-speaking world. It provides a flexible curriculum that allows students t...

The program focuses on helping students develop skills in critical thinking, analysis, and communication. It covers a wide range of subjects, encouraging students to explore different perspectives and...