MA in Theology at Saint Leo University
Why Earn Your Theology Degree at Saint Leo University? Saint Leo's online master's degree in Theology offers a flexible adult learning model for nontraditional graduate students, lay ministers and candidates to the diaconate in a strong Catholic environment.
Our online theology degree will allow you to balance home and work life with the pursuit of your studies. As one of the oldest Catholic institutions of higher education in the nation, Saint Leo has deep roots in the Benedictine tradition. Holding students to high standards of ethics and academic excellence, theology faculty guide you to a plan that best suits your individual goals, talents and needs at any stage in your career.
The 36-credit hour online master's degree in theology program explores:
Our online theology degree will allow you to balance home and work life with the pursuit of your studies. As one of the oldest Catholic institutions of higher education in the nation, Saint Leo has deep roots in the Benedictine tradition. Holding students to high standards of ethics and academic excellence, theology faculty guide you to a plan that best suits your individual goals, talents and needs at any stage in your career.
The 36-credit hour online master's degree in theology program explores:
- Major theological questions, such as the mystery of God, Jesus as Son of God, and our own human origin, destiny and purpose in life;
- Ethical and cultural implications of a transcendent understanding of life; highlighting key thinkers in Church tradition
- Contributions of and challenges to the Catholic tradition in history and theology;
- The role of humility and contemplative experience;
- Appropriate skills for leadership in liturgical and ministerial service
Program
Program Components
Complete 9 credit hours of additional Theology graduate level courses.Total Credits: 36 hours
- THY ORI - Theology Orientation 0 credit hours credit hours
- PHI 502 - Philosophical Foundations for Theology 3 credit hours
- THY 501 - Hebrew Scriptures: History and Theology 3 credit hours
- THY 502 - Christian Scriptures: History and Theology 3 credit hours
- THY 513 - Worship, Sacraments, and Liturgy 3 credit hours
- THY 521 - Christian Ethics I: Foundations 3 credit hours
- THY 550 - History of Christianity 3 credit hours
- THY 565 - Ecclesiology 3 credit hours
- THY 575 - Christology 3 credit hours
- THY 570 - Christian Spirituality: History and Praxis 3 credit hours
Complete 9 credit hours of additional Theology graduate level courses.Total Credits: 36 hours