Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

• The M.Div. is a three-year degree program intended for those seeking the comprehensive theological, pastoral, and spiritual formation needed for ordained ministry or professional lay ecclesial ministry.

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (M.A.)

• The M.A. in Pastoral Ministry is a multifaceted, flexible two-year program that prepares ministers either as generalists or for a particular ministry.
• In collaboration with other BC professional schools, the M.A. Pastoral Ministry can be combined with an M.S.W., M.B.A., M.A. Counseling Psychology, and M.S. Nursing

Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)

• The M.T.S. is a two-year degree (48 credits) that provides a thorough understanding of theological disciplines.

Master of Education in Religious Education (M.Ed.)

• The M.Ed. is intended for lay, religious, and ordained students wishing to become religious educators in parishes and in Catholic, private, or public schools.
• In collaboration with the Lynch School of Education students can also pursue a joint M.Ed. with a concentration in Catholic School Leadership or an M.A. in Higher Educational Administration with a concentration in Catholic University Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy, Theology and Education (Ph.D.)

• The Ph.D. focuses on the interdisciplinary study of theology and education.

Master of Theology (Th.M.)

• The Th.M. is a one-year, post-master's degree (24 credits) that is intended to deepen and focus a student’s foundational knowledge of theological disciplines and ministerial practice.

Certificate of Advanced Educational Specialization, Religious Education (C.A.E.S.)

• The C.A.E.S. is a two-year (36 credits in the academic year; 30 credits in summers) post-master’s degree with a major in religious education.

Canonical Degrees

Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.)

• A three-year post B.A./B.S. program. The degree of the first-cycle of ecclesiastical studies.

Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.)

• A two-year program. The degree of the second cycle of ecclesiastical studies.

Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.)

• The final degree in the ecclesiastical degree system of the Catholic Church.

Summer Institute

• The Summer Institute brings together leading U.S. and international theologians to provide a rich array of learning opportunities in conversation with liturgies, seminars, and off-campus activities.

Other Doctoral Degrees

• For information on other doctoral degrees in theology, please visit the Theology department's web site.

"We ask and wrestle with the great questions of faith, meaning, suffering, and justice. God, both faithful and challenging, feels very present in all we do. This is why I teach here."

—Melissa M. Kelley, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care and Contextual Education