Overview

The master's degree and graduate certificate in Catechetical Ministry at University of Dallas are specifically designed for those who would like to serve as directors of adult formation, parish catechetical leaders or directors of children's formation, directors of RCIA, Catholic school teachers or administrators.

The program combines theological and pastoral knowledge with practical application of catechetical principles and methods. Every student in the Catechetical Ministry program takes a set of core courses and courses focused specifically on the principles of religious education.

Master of Catechetical Ministry Degree Requirements

Master of catechetical ministry students combine the ministry core curriculum (21 credit hours) with degree-specific course requirements (15 credit hours) to complete 36 total credit hours of course work. Additionally, students complete an annotated bibliography to help solidify and demonstrate their understanding of the theological knowledge appropriate to professional catechetical ministry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systematic Theology
Moral Theology
Liturgy and Sacraments
Ministry in the Church
Pastoral Administration and Management
Catechetics and the Development of Faith

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
A minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Complete the online application
Pay the $25 application fee (non-refundable)
Provide the appropriate application documents:
Submit your official transcripts for all regionally accredited colleges/universities attended. You may also upload your unofficial transcripts, if granted admission, official transcripts will be required before you can register for classes.
Submit your professional resume. Required for Catholic School Leadership program.
Submit a Theological Reflection Essay

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29600 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29600 USD / year

≈ 29600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29600 USD / year

≈ 29600 USD / year

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

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Funding

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Master of Catechetical Ministry Degree Requirements

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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