Overview

We offer a master degree in Divinity at the Catholic Theological Union. For those seeking to fulfill academic requirements for Roman Catholic Ordination, an additional 30 credit-hours of coursework is required to meet the specifications for academic and ministerial formation as required by The Program of Priestly Formation (Washington: USCCB, 2005).

Educational Goals and Outcomes

Exercises pastoral leadership in the Roman Catholic Church as a lay or ordained minister in a variety of pastoral, cultural, and geographic areas;

Knows and articulates the Roman Catholic tradition and applies it accurately, proficiently, sensitively, and faithfully;

Acquires pastoral skills and demonstrates competence in effective pastoral ministry.

Programme Structure

Note: CTU offers a selection of courses in philosophy to help MDiv students meet the prerequisites in philosophy for this degree.

Students may take CTU 3000 level theology courses to meet the prerequisites in theology or religious studies. Advanced standing rather than credit will be given in those theological areas

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

81 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbeville, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 746 other Masters in Theology and Religious 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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General requirements

Application for Admission
$55 Non-Refundable Application Fee
Personal Statement
Transcript(s) which confer a bachelor’s-level degree (or submission of BA equivalency documentation)
Transcripts from all college and/or universities attended where academic credit was earned

English proficiency
Three (3) Reference Letter

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26919 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26919 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

26919 USD / year

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Living costs

Abbeville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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