Degree Requirements

M.A. Theology

1. A total of 36 graduate credits, a minimum of 12 credits in one of the areas of concentration.
   • A maximum of 3 credits earned from courses in Pastoral Theology and Ministry (PTHM) can be counted toward the degree.
   • A maximum of 9 credits earned in Web-based courses may be applied to the degree.
   • Courses in Latin and modern languages cannot be counted toward the degree, but courses in Greek and Hebrew can be counted.
   • Courses with the "THY" designation cannot be counted toward any area of concentration.
2. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) on a 4.0 scale.
3. Overall Course Requirements
   • Required courses:
     • Introduction to the Christian Tradition I (3 credits)
     • Introduction to the Christian Tradition II (3 credits)
     • Christology (3 credits)
     • New Testament elective (3 credits)
   • Required course for the Monastic Studies concentration:
     • Rule of Benedict (3 credits)
   • Recommended courses for the liturgy concentration:
     • History and Sources of the Liturgy (3 credits)
     • Rites of Christian Initiation (3 credits)
     • Eucharistic Liturgy and Theology (3 credits)
4. Submission of two graduate papers.
5. Successful completion of the comprehensive examination after the completion of all other degree requirements.