The School of Theology and Religious Studies offers both ecclesiastical and civil degrees. The Master of Divinity degree is a civil professional degree, recognized in the United States and Canada by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). The Pontifical Sacred Theological Baccalaureate degree is a first level graduate ecclesial academic degree. The offering of the joint degrees serves to accentuate both the professional and academic realities together with a recognized civil and ecclesial degree program.
Master's
Sacred Theology (STB and MDiv)
Degrees
The Bachelor of Sacred Theology and Master of Divinity program is a 99-credit-hour degree program.
Coursework includes:
- Foundational Courses (21 credits): Covering history and method in theology, Christian moral life, patristic theology, liturgy and sacraments, pastoral theology, Christian spirituality, and canon law.
- Systematic Theology (15 credits): Topics include revelation and faith, theology of God, Christian anthropology, Christology, theology of the Church, and Christian eschatology.
- Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology (6 credits): Courses such as sacraments of initiation, Eucharist, ordained ministries, and sacraments of reconciliation and anointing.
- Moral Theology (9 credits): Focus on marriage, Christian social and political ethics, and biomedical ethics.
- Scripture (15 credits): Two courses each from Old Testament and New Testament offerings, plus one additional course from either set.
- Church History (3 credits): One course in church history.
- Academic Electives (9 credits): Courses chosen based on student interests.
- Pastoral Ministry (15 credits): Including six credits of basic supervised ministry.
- Ministry Seminars (6 credits): Specialized seminars related to pastoral ministry.
Language Requirement:
- Students must have a reading knowledge of Latin, which must be satisfied by the end of the first fall semester.
Practical Components:
- Students must complete supervised ministry and practicum experiences as part of their pastoral training.
$1,160 / credit hour
More information about this degree is available on the or by request from our Admissions team.