Purpose

The Master of Arts in Theology is a graduate degree in theological studies requiring research. This course of study is available in a traditional classroom format and also may be completed in its entirety in an online format.

Goals

1. To understand and integrate the theological disciplines within the Catholic faith and tradition.
•Learning Outcome: To demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Catholic theology
grounded in Scripture and Tradition.
•Learning Outcome: To display an ability to evaluate theological issues critically.
•Learning Outcome: To demonstrate an ability to reflect on human experience within the
context of Christian faith.

2. To communicate how Catholic faith, tradition and theology illuminate the meaning and purpose of human experience.
•Learning Outcome: To demonstrate both orally and in writing the ability to communicate
the Catholic faith and tradition effectively in relation to human experience.
•Learning Outcome: To apply the world view and value system of Catholic theology to
the pertinent issues of our time, for example, ecumenical, global, multicultural,
scientific and economic issues.