Overview

About Philosophy and Theology for Ministry at Saint Louis University

The Master of Arts in Philosophy and Theology for Ministry consists of 47 credits: 12 credits of graduate philosophy, 18 credits of graduate theology, 12 graduate credits of electives (which may include up to six credits of philosophy and six credits of theology), and five graduate credits devoted to a two-semester, integrative capstone project. In the capstone, students integrate their own ministerial experience with philosophical, theological, and other disciplinary knowledge as appropriate for their capstone topic.

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Saint Louis University’s Master of Arts in Philosophy and Theology for Ministry provides the intellectual foundations for intelligent service of the Gospel and further studies in divinity. Together with suitable pre-requisites in philosophy, the program allows students to complete the philosophical coursework, and one year of theological coursework, required for ordination in the Catholic priesthood, as stipulated in the Program of Priestly Formation (PPF).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Church History

Pastoral Theology

Spiritual Theology

Scriptures

Theology Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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More details

Acceptance into the program requires approval of the dean.

Language

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Credits

78 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

approval of the dean

approval of the appropriate religious superior or bishop

prerequisites in undergraduate philosophy and theology may be required at the discretion of the dean

Tuition Fees

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36400 USD / year

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36400 USD / year

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36400 USD / year

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Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 USD / month

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About Philosophy and Theology for Ministry at Saint Louis University

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Key information

Duration

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