In this program, the abilities and knowledge that students are expected to have acquired upon completion are defined as follows. Students who have fulfilled the program requirements and successfully passed the thesis examination are recognized as having attained these competencies and are awarded the corresponding degree.

The ability to engage in theology as a foundational and central field of study, with a global perspective, while also recognizing the importance of dialogue with other systems of thought, cultures, and religions.

According to each course, students are expected to acquire the following competencies:
a. Systematic Theology Course:
　The ability to conduct research in systematic Catholic theology, including the formation of priests within the Catholic Church.
b. Biblical Theology Course:
　The ability to study and apply methodological approaches to biblical research.
c. Christian Education Course:
　The ability to study practical approaches to pastoral ministry grounded in fundamental theories of theology.
d. Mission Training Course:
　The competencies required of individuals engaged in practical service and ministry within the Church.

The ability to produce an academic thesis or research report with an appropriate structure, logical coherence and consistency, and persuasive scholarly argumentation in the preparation of the master’s thesis and required research papers.

　　　In this program, the abilities and knowledge that students are expected to have acquired upon completion are defined as follows. Students who have fulfilled the program requirements and successfully passed the doctoral dissertation examination are recognized as having attained these competencies and are awarded the degree. In addition, students who meet the prescribed requirements may also be awarded the pontifical degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology (STD: Sacrae Theologiae Doctor).

The ability to address one’s own research topic from an original perspective, grounded in the foundations of Catholic theology, and to present it in a logical and progressive manner.

The ability to pursue the establishment of an original theological framework through advanced study of Catholic theology as developed in the Western tradition, while engaging in dialogue with Japanese thought and culture.

The ability to produce an advanced and original doctoral dissertation that demonstrates appropriate structure, logical coherence and consistency, thorough engagement with prior research, and a high level of academic originality.