Are you passionate about the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching or seeking to integrate your love for the Catholic Church with a commitment to social justice? Earn a master’s degree in Theology with a concentration in Catholic Social Teaching from Catholic International, ranked among the best graduate programs by Forbes magazine. This fully online program offers a rigorous academic experience led by top-tier faculty, focusing deeply on themes like the dignity of the human person, solidarity, care for God’s creation, and more. Whether you aim to teach, lead in parish or diocesan roles, work in the non-profit sector, or grow personally and professionally, this degree equips you to create a more just and compassionate society while deepening your theological understanding.
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
THEO 503 | The Catholic Theological Tradition | 3 credit hours |
THEO 510 | Revelation and Faith: Fundamental Theology | 3 credit hours |
SCRPT 530 | Introduction to Scripture and Salvation History
| 3 credit hours |
PHIL 508 | Philosophy for 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 |
*Students have the option to choose one of each starred group
Program concludes with a comprehensive exam
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CST 500 | Foundations of Catholic Social Thought | 3 credit hours |
CST 510 | Social Doctrine of the Church, 1891-1965 | 3 credit hours |
CST 520 | Catholic Social Teaching: Pope St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis | 3 credit hours |
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Catholic International University Provides:
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.
