Catholic International University

Masters In Theology

and Educational Ministry

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Masters in

In Theology and Educational Ministry

This program is tailored to meet the needs of Directors of Religious Education (DREs), secondary school teachers, and catechists, enabling them to apply Catholic theological principles to explore God’s relationship with creation, authentic happiness, and the human community. Participants will deepen their understanding of how the New Testament fulfills the Old Testament, focusing on Jesus Christ, the Church as the People of God, and its sacramental life. They will faithfully and effectively teach Catholic doctrine, spirituality, and morals, while ministering in diverse contexts. Additionally, they will synthesize the Catholic Church’s understanding of Sacred Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium to address historical and contemporary challenges.

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MA in Theology and Educational Ministry
(36 Credits)

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
*CST 500/PHIL 512	Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching	3 credit hours
*CST 510	Social Doctrine of the Church, 1891-1965	3 credit hours
*CST 520	Catholic Social Teaching: John Paul II Benedict XVI, and Francis	3 credit hours
THEO 503	The Catholic Theological Tradition	3 credit hours
THEO 510	Revelation and Faith: Fundamental Theology	3 credit hours
THEO 541	Theology of Church	3 credit hours
THEO 552	Sacraments and Liturgy	3 credit hours
THEO 560	Fundamental Moral Theology	3 credit hours
THEO 632	Christology	3 credit hours
THEO 640	Presenting the Faith in the Modern World: Dealing with the Hard Questions	3 credit hours
*THEO 682	Forming a Catholic World View: Catholic Social Teachings	3 credit hours
RELED 560	Principles of Catholic Education	3 credit hours
SCRPT 530	Introduction to Scripture and Salvation History	3 credit hours
SPIR 501	Applied Catholic Spirituality	3 credit hours
Elective	Students must, in consultation with the program advisor, choose one additional elective course that relates to their teaching interest	3 credit hours
PRACT 697	Practicum	3 credit hours

Year 1
Fall I	THEO 503. Catholic Theological Tradition
Fall II	THEO 560. Fundamental Moral Theology
Spring I	SCRPT 530. Introduction to Scripture and Salvation History
Summer	THEO 541. Theology of Church

Year 2
Fall I	THEO 552. Sacraments and Liturgy
Fall II	THEO 510. Revelation and Faith: Fundamental Theology
Spring I	SCRPT 640. Isaiah and the Prophets
Spring II	CHIST 524 – Church History II
Summer	CST 500. Foundations of Catholic Social Thought

Year 3
Fall I	RELED 560 – Principles of Catholic Education
Fall II	SPIR 501. Applied Catholic Spirituality
Spring I-Spring II	PRACT 697. Practicum
Summer	COMP 699. Comprehensive Exam

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Catholic International University Provides:

Genuine Catholic education
Flexible study options tailored to your schedule
The most affordable undergraduate tuition among U.S.-based online universities for Catholic theology
A worldwide Catholic community
Expert and approachable faculty
Interactive online courses with discussion boards
Mobile app for convenient studying
Online library managed by a theological librarian
Round-the-clock technical support

Theology

At Catholic International

An education in Theology can truly awaken and inform you as a human person of God. And by including Catholic Social Teaching in your educational program, Catholic International University provides you with the tools to transform society while respecting the way God created our world and making use of the freedom He has given us.

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