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Master of Arts in Theology

Advanced study in Catholic systematic theology, moral theology, Scripture, and Church Tradition.

Master of Arts in Theology

(96 Credits Post-Bachelor's)

Curriculum Overview Master of Arts in Theology

This advanced theological program provides rigorous academic preparation for those seeking scholarly expertise in Catholic theology without pursuing ordination.

Students engage in a deep study of systematic theology, moral theology, Scripture, patristics, and contemporary theological discourse while maintaining unwavering fidelity to Church teaching.

Graduates are prepared for doctoral studies, Catholic education, theological writing, diocesan ministry positions, and service in Catholic institutions requiring advanced theological formation and the ability to articulate and defend the faith effectively.

Fifth Year - Fall Semester

THE 510 Research Methodology in Theology
THE 520 Seminar in Patristic Theology

THE 530 Seminar in Medieval Theology

THE 540 Seminar in Reformation Theology

THE 550 Seminar in Modern Theology

THE 560 Vatican II and Post-Conciliar Theology

Fifth Year - Spring Semester

PHI 520 Thomism and Neo-Thomism

THE 570 Comparative Ecclesiology

THE 580 C4ontemporary Christology

THE 590 Catholic Social Doctrine

SCR 550 Advanced Biblical Theology

LIT 550 History of Christian Worship

Sixth Year - Fall Semester (Electives)

THE 610 Theology of Liberation

THE 611 Feminist Theology

THE 612 African Catholic Theology

THE 613 Asian Catholic Theology

THE 614 Theology of Religions

MOR 610 Fundamental Moral Theology

SPR 610 Carmelite Spirituality

SPR 611 Benedictine Spirituality

SPR 612 Franciscan Spirituality

SPR 613 Ignatian Spirituality

Sixth Year - Spring Semester

Original research under faculty direction

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