The Department of Theology at Fordham University is a national leader in theological education.
Catholic Theology, M.A.
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Overview
In addition to having the largest number of undergraduate majors/minors of any Jesuit college or university, the Department offers two graduate degrees:
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Whether pursuing undergraduate or graduate education, Fordham students work alongside distinguished scholar-teachers committed to student mentoring and development.
The DegreesThe M.A. provides a general, two-year, graduate-level introduction to theological study with an emphasis on Biblical, Historical, and Systematic approaches. Degree requirements include a six-course core sequence, four electives, and a final project. Typically pursued as a terminal degree, Fordham’s M.A. in Catholic Theology may be completed on a part-time basis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History of Christianity I (Lienhard)
- Issues in Fundamental Moral Theology (Massingale)
- Second Temple Judaism (Hogan)
- Medieval Modernists (Moore)
- Introduction to the New Testament (M. Peppard)
- The Self in Early Christianity (Dunning)
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Credits 30 alternative credits
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- Delivery mode On Campus
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