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Degree & Certificate Programs
Forming Disciples to Proclaim the Gospel to All Nations
Degrees & Certificate Programs
Forming Faithful Servants, Scholarly Ministers, and Compassionate Leaders
Saint Michael's Catholic College invites you to discern your calling and embrace a transformative educational journey rooted in the 2,000-year tradition of Catholic higher learning. We offer rigorous academic programs that integrate theological excellence, pastoral formation, and unwavering fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
Excellence in Catholic Theological Education
Our programs stand firmly upon the foundation of Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the authoritative teaching of the Church. We prepare priests, deacons, religious, and lay faithful to serve Christ and His Church with competence, conviction, and compassion. Each degree and certificate program reflects our commitment to academic rigor, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation.
A Comprehensive Curriculum for Every Vocation
Whether you seek foundational formation in the Catholic faith, professional preparation for ordained or lay ecclesial ministry, advanced theological scholarship, or specialized expertise in pastoral counseling and chaplaincy, Saint Michael's Catholic College provides the academic pathway for your vocational discernment
Foundational Theological Studies
Build your understanding of Catholic doctrine, Sacred Scripture, and Church teaching through our undergraduate programs designed for those beginning their theological education or seeking comprehensive formation in the faith.
Associate of Arts in Theological Studies (60 Credits)
Foundation in Catholic theology, Scripture, and Church teaching for lay ministry and faith formation.Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Theology (120 Credits)
Comprehensive Catholic theological education preparing students for ministry, service, and graduate study.
Professional Ministry Preparation
Prepare for ordained ministry, lay ecclesial leadership, chaplaincy, and specialized pastoral service through our Master's-level professional programs that combine theological depth with practical ministry formation.
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) (96 Credits Post-Bachelor's)
Professional degree preparing candidates for ordained ministry, diaconate, and ecclesial leadership.Master of Arts in Theology (60 Credits Post-Bachelor's)
Advanced study in Catholic systematic theology, moral theology, Scripture, and Church Tradition.Master of Arts in Chaplaincy (60 Credits Post-Bachelor's)
Prepares chaplains for Catholic healthcare, military, correctional, and institutional pastoral ministry.Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (60 Credits Post-Bachelor's)
Integrates Catholic theology with counseling for pastoral care and therapeutic ministry settings.Diaconal Formation Program (M.Div. with Diaconal Emphasis)
Comprehensive formation for permanent diaconate ministry in liturgy, Word, and charitable service.
Advanced Doctoral Studies
Advance your scholarly expertise, ministerial effectiveness, and leadership capacity through our terminal doctoral programs designed for experienced ministers, scholars, and educators serving the Church.
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) (30 Credits Post-M.Div.)
Advanced professional doctorate for ministry leaders seeking specialized expertise and effectiveness.Doctor of Ministry in Chaplaincy (30 Credits Post-M.Div.)
Specialized doctoral training for advanced Catholic chaplaincy practice and pastoral leadership.Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) (48 Credits Post-M.A./M.Div.)
Highest theological degree for scholarly research, teaching, and service to the universal Church.Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling (Ph.D.) (60 Credits Post-Master's)
Research doctorate integrating Catholic anthropology with clinical counseling theory and practice.
Specialized Ministry Certificates
Enhance your pastoral effectiveness and develop expertise in critical areas of contemporary ministry through our certificate programs designed for focused, practical formation.
Certificate in Pastoral Counseling (30 Credits Post-Bachelor's)
Equips pastoral ministers with Catholic counseling skills for parish and ministry settings nationwide.Certificate in Bereavement Ministry (18 Credits)
Prepares ministers to accompany the grieving with compassion rooted in Catholic funeral tradition.Certificate in Marriage and Family Ministry (18 Credits)
Trains leaders in Catholic marriage preparation, enrichment, and family pastoral care ministries.Certificate in Addiction Ministry (18 Credits)
Equips pastoral caregivers to minister to those suffering from addiction with Catholic compassion.
Affordable, Accessible, and Authentically Catholic
We remain committed to making exceptional Catholic education accessible to all whom God calls to serve His Church. Our reasonable tuition costs, flexible program formats, and commitment to academic excellence ensure that financial barriers do not prevent qualified candidates from pursuing their vocational preparation.
Faculty Committed to Truth and Tradition
Our distinguished faculty hold advanced degrees from pontifical universities, Catholic seminaries, and respected institutions of higher learning. More importantly, they teach in full communion with the Magisterium, modeling fidelity to Church teaching while engaging contemporary theological scholarship with intellectual rigor and pastoral sensitivity.
Your Call, Your Formation, Your Mission
The Church needs faithful, well-formed ministers now more than ever. God calls laborers into His vineyard, and Saint Michael's Catholic College stands ready to equip you with the theological knowledge, pastoral skills, and spiritual formation necessary for fruitful ministry.
We invite you to explore our comprehensive program offerings below. Click on any program to learn more about curriculum requirements, admission criteria, and how each pathway prepares you for faithful service to Christ and His Church.
Begin Your Journey Today
Discover the program that aligns with your calling. Review our academic offerings, discern how God calls you to serve His Church, and contact our admissions office to begin your application process. The Church awaits your service. Your formation begins here.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you." – Matthew 28:19-20
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