The Master of Arts in Theology and Catechetics from Catholic International University is distinguished by its deep rootedness in the life and teaching authority of the Catholic Church. Rather than approaching theology as a purely academic or comparative discipline, the program is intentionally formed from within the Church’s living tradition, drawing on Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the authoritative guidance of the Magisterium. Its curriculum emphasizes fidelity to doctrinal truth, ensuring that students are formed not only intellectually but ecclesiastically prepared to think, teach, and serve in full communion with the Church.
Courses integrate theological depth with practical training in instruction, catechesis, and evangelization, equipping students to present Catholic teaching clearly, faithfully, and engagingly. Graduates leave prepared to serve as knowledgeable educators and joyful witnesses to the Gospel, always in harmony with the Magisterium and the mission of the Church.
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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SCRPT 530 | Introduction to Scripture and Salvation History | 3 credit hours |
THEO 503 | The Catholic Theological Tradition | 3 credit hours |
THEO 510 | Revelation and Faith | 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 |
The Human Person and Social Responsibility | 3 Credits (Choose One Course) | ||
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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. Paul VI to Pope Leo XIV | 3 credit hours |
LIB 501 | Christian Anthropology | 3 credit hours |
Living and Communicating the Faith | 6 Credits (Choose Two Courses) | ||
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COMM 506 | Communication Strategies in the Digital Age | 3 credit hours |
EDU 510 | Foundations of Western Education | 3 credit hours |
EDU 620 | Virtue in the Classroom | 3 credit hours |
EDU 630 | Classical Pedagogy | 3 credit hours |
THEO 647 | Catholic Social Communications | 3 credit hours |
THEO 649 | Evangelizing Post-Modernity, Answering Tough Questions | 3 credit hours |
SPIR 501 | Applied Catholic Spirituality | 3 credit hours |
Religious Education Pedagogy: 6 Credits (the Capstone should be the last course) | ||
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RELED 580 | Principles of Catechetical and Educational Ministry | 3 credit hours |
RELED 698 | Capstone (16 weeks) | 3 credit hours |
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.




