Uniwersytet Papieski Jana Pawła II w Krakowie Kod Erasmusa: PL KRAKOW08 Adres: ul. Kanonicza 25, 31-002 Kraków Strona: www.upjp2.edu.pl Rektor: ks. dr hab. Władysław Zuziak, prof. UPJPII Biuro Współpracy z Zagranicą: Kierownik: ks. dr hab. Arkadiusz Baron Koordynator Uczelniany Programu Erasmus: s. Edyta Czerwińska Adres: ul. Kanonicza 9, 31-002 Kraków tel.: 12 370 86 17 faks: 12 370 86 08 e-mail: [email protected] strona: www.upjp2.edu.pl/erasmus 2 Table of contents / Spis treści Dear Students ..................................................................................4 Droga Studentko, Drogi Studencie! .......................................... 22 Information about the University ..................................................6 Informacje o Uczelni .................................................................... 24 Faculties ............................................................................................8 Wydziały ......................................................................................... 26 Organization of the academic year .......................................... 10 Organizacja roku akademickiego ............................................. 28 Grading System ............................................................................ 10 Skala ocen .................................................................................... 28 University Library / Erasmus .......................................................12 Biblioteka uniwersytecka / Erasmus ........................................ 30 Accommodation / EILC / Cracow .............................................14 Zakwaterowanie / EILC / Kraków ............................................. 32 Culture ............................................................................................ 16 Kultura ............................................................................................ 34 Erasmus Essential Information .................................................. 18 Niezbędnik informacyjny Erasmusa ......................................... 36 Before you visit us ....................................................................... 21 Zanim do nas przyjedziesz... ..................................................... 39 3 Dear Students, We invite you to study at the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Cracow. We are an institution rooted firmly in the faith and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. Our university is modern, and what is most important, possesses a unique, friendly atmosphere, exactly the same as Pope John Paul II created during his meetings with the youth. The authority of the Polish Pope and our concentration on students’ intellectual potential guarantee the highest quality of studies. We offer BA, MA and PhD courses. We are not an ordinary university because we care not only for the mind, but also for the spirit which equally shape the human personality. We are aiming at a high level of education, an individual approach to an educational path of each student and involvement in the community to help you, young people, gain intellectual and life successes. We offer you this guide containing practical information and tips related to studies with the hope of welcoming you at our University. Rev. Prof. Władysław Zuziak Rector of the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Cracow 4 „You are the future of the world!” Pope John Paul II to the youth 5 Information about the University History 1397 – Pope Boniface IX signed the bull allowing to found the Faculty of Theology at the Cracow Studium Generale (today’s Jagiellonian University) 1954 – Faculty activity was terminated by the communist regime 1959-1981 – Faculty functioned as an independent, scientific institution 1981 – Pope John Paul II established the Pontifical Academy of Theology in Cracow, with three faculties: Theology, Philosophy and the History of the Church 1999 – Theological Faculty in Tarnów was created 2008 – Faculty of Social Sciences was set up 2010 – University got an official name of The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Cracow Information about the University official name: The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Cracow acronym: UPJPII Erasmus code: PL KRAKOW08 address: ul. Kanonicza 25, 31-002 Kraków web: upjp2.edu.pl/eng/ rector: Rev. Prof. Władysław Zuziak International Relations Office: director: Rev. Prof. Arkadiusz Baron, Vice-Rector for Studies and International Cooperation Institutional Erasmus Coordinator: sr. Edyta Czerwińska address: ul. Kanonicza 9, 31-002 Kraków phone: +48 12 370 86 17 fax: +48 12 370 86 08 e-mail: [email protected] web: upjp2.edu.pl/eng/ 6 7 Faculties There are five faculties functioning within the Pontifical Faculty of Social Sciences University of John Paul II in Cracow: Field of Study: Journalism and Social Communication Faculty of Philosophy Degree type: BA, MA Field of study: Philosophy Degree type: BA, MA, Ph.D. Field of study: Family Studies Degree type: BA, MA Faculty of History and Cultural Heritage Faculty of Theology Field of study: History Field of study: Theology Degree type: 5-year MA studies, Th.D. • Field of specialization: Archival Studies Degree type: BA, MA Fields of specialization (MA level): • Field of specialization: Political and Legal Doctrines • Bible and Culture Degree type: BA • Pastoral Catechesis • Field of specialization: Eastern Europe • Christian Culture Degree type: BA, MA • Religious Tourism • Field of specialization: Church History Degree type: BA, MA, Ph.D. Fields of specialization (Th.D. level): • Field of specialization: Near and Middle Eastern Religions • Liturgical Theology Degree type: BA • Canon Law • Biblical Theology Field of study: Art History • Dogmatic Theology Degree type: BA, MA • Spiritual Theology • Fundamental Theology Field of study: Church Music • Moral Theology Degree type: BA, MA • Practical Theology Field of study: Protection of Cultural Heritage Faculty of Theology in Tarnów Degree type: BA, MA Field of study: Theology Degree type: 5-year MA studies 8 9 Organization of the academic year At the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Cracow all degree courses are organized according to a semester schedule (two terms per academic year). During the academic year, apart from summer holidays, there are Christmas holidays (about 2 weeks) and Easter holidays (one week). Other one-day holidays are: 1 November (All Saints), 11 November (Independence Day), 6 January (Epiphany), 1 May (Labour Day), 3 May (National 3rd of May Holiday), 9 Thursday after Easter (Corpus Christi), 15 August (The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary). The current academic calendar is available on: upjp2.edu.pl/erasmus/english Grading System Grade Numerical Grading System equivalent very good 5,0 good plus 4,5 good 4,0 satisfactory plus 3,5 satisfactory 3,0 unsatisfactory 2,0 10 11 University Library The library system at the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Cracow consists of the main library and several smaller specialized libraries. You will find there many books in the fields of theology, the Church history, philosophy, history, pedagogy, psychology, culture, art and literature. You need a valid student ID card in order to acquire a library card and have access to the library facilities. Main Library – document collections, special documents, periodicals ul. Bobrzyńskiego 10, 30-348 Kraków phone: +48 12 350 57 16 / 19 e-mail: [email protected] Erasmus The Erasmus Programme is administered by the International The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Cracow Relations Office. The office coordinates the programme for International Relations Office both incoming and outgoing students. ul. Kanonicza 9 31-002 Kraków, Poland or by fax: +48 12 370 86 08 Application for studies at UPJPII All incoming students are requested to print out the If you want to study for an entire year or in the winter term, Application Form located at upjp2.edu.pl/eng > Students you need to apply by 31st of May, and if you come for the > Erasmus Programme > Admission Procedures and to send summer term – until 31st of October. the original copy, duly signed and stamped by the academic authorities of their home university (Erasmus coordinator or All the documents that will be required for your studies International Relations Office) to our International Relations at UPJPII will be issued to you after your arrival by the Office: International Relations Office. 12 13 Accommodation Cracow Why Cracow? Think of a place where tradition and modernity intertwine creating a unique atmosphere. Where hundreds of people and cultures meet, inspire each other combining into the extraordinary, joyful The International Relations Office helps to find a place to and colorful reality of the city… live for all Erasmus students. They can choose between two options: students halls of residence or single/double What is this place? room accommodation. Cost: approximately 100 Euro. The This is Cracow. The heart of Polish culture. starting price for an independent flat is 350 Euro. Do you know… • Cracow was the capital of Poland between 11th and 17th century, and the Wawel Castle was the home for Polish kings and… the Wawel Dragon ;) • The Wawel cathedral is considered a Polish national pantheon. It is one great historical necropoly, where EILC (Erasmus Polish kings, national heroes and poets are buried. It is also the place of rest for the tragically deceased Polish Intensive Language President – Lech Kaczyński. • The rich collection of cultural goods made Cracow