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Master of Arts in Theology

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Master of Arts

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The Master’s in Catholic Theology at Catholic International University is a highly regarded program that provides an in-depth study of theology, Scripture, philosophy, spirituality, and Church history. It equips students with a strong foundation in Church teachings, preparing them for careers within the Church or enhancing the skills of those already serving. With a flexible, fully online format taught by expert faculty, students can complete their degree from anywhere in the world. Recognized as one of Forbes’ Best Online Theology Degrees, graduates go on to impact the Church and broader community in roles spanning ministry, education, healthcare, non-profit leadership, and more.

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Master of Arts in Theology

36 Total Credits | 12 Total Courses | 8 Core | 4 Electives

Course Number
Course Title
Credits
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 551
The Sacraments
3 credit hours
* Or THEO 552
Sacraments and Liturgy
3 credit hours
THEO 560
Fundamental Moral Theology
3 credit hours
THEO 632
Christology
3 credit hours
PHIL 508
Philosophy for Theology
3 credit hours
SCRPT 530
Introduction to Scripture and Salvation History
3 credit hours

*Students have the option to choose one of each starred group

Program concludes with a comprehensive exam

Choose Four

Course Number
Course Title
Credits
CANL 512
Valid or Invalid? Introduction to Marriage in Canon Law
3 credit hours
CHIST 514
Church History I: Early Christians to the Middle Ages
3 credit hours
CHIST 524
Church History II: Renaissance to Modern Church
3 credit hours
CHIST 544
History of the Catholic Church in America
3 credit hours
CST 500
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
EDU 510
Foundations of Western Education
3 credit hours
EDU 520
Newman and the Liberal Arts Tradition
3 credit hours
EDU 620
Virtue in the Classroom
3 credit hours
EDU 680
Education and Building Catholic Culture
3 credit hours
LIB 501
Christian Anthropology
3 credit hours
RELED 560
Principles of Catholic Education
3 credit hours
SCRPT 520
Pentateuch
3 credit hours
SCRPT 570
The Letter to the Romans
3 credit hours
SCRPT 581
The Gospel of St. John
3 credit hours
SCRPT 616
History of Scripture Interpretation, Part 1
3 credit hours
SCRPT 617
History of Scripture Interpretation, Part 2
3 credit hours
SCRIPT 640
Isaiah and the Prophets 12 Weeks
3 credit hours
SCRPT 662
The Synoptic Gospels
3 credit hours
SPIR 501
Applied Catholic Spirituality
3 credit hours
THEO 550
Principles of Sacred Liturgy
3 credit hours
THEO 598
Holy Land: The Fifth Gospel
3 credit hours
THEO 599
Italy: Crossroads of Christendom
3 credit hours
THEO 617
Father Spitzer’s Evidence for God (12 weeks)
3 credit hours
THEO 619
The Thought of Thomas Aquinas
3 credit hours
THEO 640
Presenting the Faith in the Modern World: Dealing with the Hard Questions
3 credit hours
THEO 647
Catholic Social Communications
3 credit hours
THEO 649
Evangelizing Postmodernity, Answering Tough Questions
3 credit hours
THEO 698
Thesis Direction (16 weeks)
3 credit hours

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  • 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

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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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