The MA in Liberal Arts Education is a two-year program grounded in the Catholic intellectual and educational tradition. With a combination of core and elective courses designed to address specific needs, this program equips teachers and school leaders to inspire a Catholic worldview in their students, foster critical and creative thinking, and cultivate habits of excellence in both mind and heart. Through this journey, educators undergo personal formation and transformation, enabling them to guide and empower future generations to face the challenges of the modern world with creativity and optimism.
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
LIB 501 | Christian Anthropology | 3 credit hours |
EDU 510 | Foundations of Western Education | 3 credit hours |
EDU 520 | Newman and the Liberal Arts Tradition | 3 credit hours |
EDU 530 | Principles of Catholic Education | 3 credit hours |
The courses in this pathway are designed to support educators (or those wishing to make the transition to the classroom) in their pedagogical training. Our courses give educators the why and the how of classical pedagogical practices, practices that you can take right into the classroom.
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
EDU 550 | Story of American Catholic Education | 3 credit hours |
EDU 610 | Accommodation, Differentiation, and Special Learners in Liberal Arts Classrooms | 3 credit hours |
EDU 620 | Virtue in the Classroom | 3 credit hours |
EDU 630 | Classical Pedagogy & Integrated Instruction | 3 credit hours |
EDU 640 | Trivium and the Catholic Imagination | 3 credit hours |
EDU 650 | Quadrivium and Seeing the Whole | 3 credit hours |
The courses in this pathway are designed for school leaders or prospective school leaders who want to acquire the skills to lead their school community effectively and communicate the vision of Catholic educational renewal winsomely to prospective families and donors.
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
EDU 670 | Organizational Leadership for Catholic Schools | 3 credit hours |
EDU 680 | Education for the Renewal of Christian Culture | 3 credit hours |
CST 600 | Ethics and the Social Teaching of the Church on Management | 3 credit hours |
PMAS 580 | Stewardship: Fundraising and Capital Campaigns | 3 credit hours |
FAAM 560 | Ecclesial Accounting & Asset Maintenance | 3 credit hours |
FAAM 570 | Ecclesial Finance | 3 credit hours |
COMM 620 | Crisis Management & Accountability | 3 credit hours |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ENG 501 | Catholic Literary Tradition | 3 credit hours |
PHIL 508 | Philosophy for Theology | 3 credit hours |
CHIST 514 | Church History I | 3 credit hours |
CHIST 524 | Church History II | 3 credit hours |
EDU 550 | Story of American Catholic Education | 3 credit hours |
THEO 560 | Foundations of Moral Theology | 3 credit hours |
THEO 598 | The Holy Land: The Fifth Gospel | 3 credit hours |
THEO 599 | Italy: The Crossroads of Christendom
| 3 credit hours |
THEO 619 | Faith in the Modern World: Dealing with Hard Questions
| 3 credit hours |
PHIL 621 | The Thought of Thomas Aquinas | 3 credit hours |
Courses are 8 weeks long unless otherwise noted.
Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
Fall I | Anthropology of the Human Person | Principles of Catholic Education |
Spring I | Foundations of Western Education | Newman and the Liberal Arts of Tradition |
Summer I | Elective 1 | Elective 2 |
Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
Fall II | Elective 3 | Elective 4 |
Spring II | Elective 5 | Elective 6 |
Summer II | Elective 7 | Thesis or Practicum |
The Master of Arts in Liberal Arts offers advanced interdisciplinary study for students seeking intellectual enrichment, professional advancement, and deeper engagement with the Catholic intellectual tradition. Designed for educators, ministry leaders, professionals, and lifelong learners, the program explores enduring questions related to philosophy, theology, culture, ethics, history, and the human person.
Graduate students are challenged to synthesize knowledge across disciplines while refining advanced research, writing, and leadership skills. The curriculum encourages thoughtful dialogue between faith and contemporary culture, helping students become articulate leaders capable of contributing meaningfully within educational, professional, ecclesial, and civic settings.
The fully online structure allows students to pursue graduate education without relocating or interrupting professional responsibilities. Whether students are preparing for doctoral study, seeking advancement within their current careers, or pursuing personal intellectual growth, the program provides a rigorous and flexible path forward.
A BA in Liberal Arts can open doors to a wide variety of professional and academic opportunities, including careers in:
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The program serves working professionals, educators, ministry leaders, recent graduates, and lifelong learners seeking advanced interdisciplinary study rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
A BA in Liberal Arts can open doors to a wide variety of professional and academic opportunities, including careers in:
The interdisciplinary nature of the degree helps graduates adapt to evolving career landscapes while bringing strong communication and leadership skills into the workplace.
Yes. The program develops advanced research and writing abilities that can help prepare students for doctoral-level study in humanities-related disciplines.
Interdisciplinary study helps students connect ideas across multiple fields, develop broader perspectives, and approach complex real-world challenges with creativity and intellectual flexibility.
With the mentorship of Dr. Jared Staudt?
Scholarships available.