Overview

The Theology degree from Duquesne University is especially appropriate for those who wish to:

prepare for doctoral-level studies in theology,
teach Theology at the Secondary level, or
explore the interconnection between pastoral life and theology in various cultural, socio-economic contexts, particularly on the African continent.

The curriculum is designed to equip students for more specialized study in systematic theology, moral theology, or Biblical theology at the doctoral level. Elective offerings allow students to pursue some degree of specialization, in consultation with their academic advisor, as is appropriate to their particular goals and interests.

Taking full advantage of our interconnected world, students will be able to complete their program either in person or fully remote, through a combination of asynchronous online courses and HyFlex classes that are designed to accommodate the simultaneous teaching of in-person students and online learners who participate in class discussions synchronously, have access to the recordings of the lectures for future reference, and thus are fully part of our community of learning.

Learning outcomes

The MA Theology course offerings are rooted in Duquesne University's Catholic identity and simultaneously attentive to the University's mission -- which includes a commitment to ecumenical and global concerns -- as well as attentiveness to the most pressing moral issues of our time. Through completing required courses, elective courses, and an optional six-credit thesis, students will accomplish these student learning outcomes at the curricular level:

Students will demonstrate comprehension of foundational areas of theology, including both Catholic and ecumenical perspectives.
Students will analyze and critically engage both classical and contemporary theological sources.
Students will present an integrated and self-appropriated stance regarding key questions and issues in theology.
Students will demonstrate general knowledge of selected ecumenical, interreligious, and/or global perspectives as these inform Christian theological and ethical reflection.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

New Testament
Old Testament
Theology
Seminar in Historical Christian Thought
Seminar in Interreligious Dialogue or Comparative Religion
Christology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-09 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 476 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission into the M.A. programs would ideally have a B.A. degree with a major in Theology, or its equivalent. The applicants who do not have a Theology major should use their statement of purpose and sample writing to prove that they have a solid theological knowledge that would enable them to perform well in our classes.
Online application
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work to date;
Three letters of recommendation
A one-page statement of purpose in pursuing the desired degree at Duquesne.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47970 USD / year

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Out-of-State

47970 USD / year

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In-State

47970 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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Financing

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