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The MA in Applied Catholic Theology provides a robust understanding of the fullness of the Catholic faith, uniting the Church's intellectual, liturgical, and apostolic dimensions into a coherent Catholic vision.

By completing the combined courses of our graduate certificates in Prayer and Spiritual DirectionSacred Scripture, and Marriage and Family, students will experience a rigorous, coherent course of study providing the necessary intellectual, personal, and spiritual formation to communicate the Church’s magisterial teaching effectively to youth and adults alike in our contemporary age. This degree concludes with an integrative, practical capstone experience under the guidance of a dedicated, experienced faculty mentor.

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Get in touch with any questions or submit a simple application for admission.

After you're admitted to the university as a candidate for graduate studies, we will assist you every step of the way toward acceptance into your academic program so you can enroll and begin your classes!

At a Glance

75%
Growth of the Catholic population in the U.S. over the last 40 years

Program Length

16 months / 32 credits

Formats

  • Online with on-campus institutes

Scholarship & Aid

In keeping with our commitment to supporting the catholic professional seeking further education, we offer each eligible candidate up to $10,000 in scholarships.

Is This the Degree For Me?

Who It’s For

  • Directors of Religious Education (DREs)
  • Diocesan and Parish Personnel
  • Clergy
  • Volunteers involved in faith formation
  • Those looking for personal enrichment or exploring academic or ministerial doctoral programs.

Career Paths

  • Church Leader
  • Missionary Work
  • Director of Religious Education
  • Spiritual Director (with additional certification)

What You’ll Learn

  • Engage the Church’s magisterial tradition on marriage, sex, and family
  • How to apply and proclaim the Church’s teaching to wounded persons and families in our contemporary world
  • Enrich your knowledge and skills as a spiritual director by deepening your own friendship and communion with the Triune God
  • Broaden your own scriptural prayer and devotion as well as your ability to communicate its glories and depths to others in evangelism and catechesis

This degree has contributed greatly to my career. I have accepted a new position at my parish as a junior high theology teacher and the Teen Youth Group Coordinator. This is my dream job! I will have the daily joy of teaching the Gospel to our teens as well as guiding high school students who want to dive deeper into their faith through service, weekly meetings, and retreats. What a blessing to share what I know with youth who are so receptive to the Word and searching for the truth!

Daniela Romano

Program Details

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Your first step is to get in touch with any questions or submit the simple application for admission. After acceptance to the University as a candidate for graduate studies, we will assist you every step of the way toward acceptance into your academic program so you can enroll and begin your classes!

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