Overview

The University of St. Thomas (UST)'s Pastoral Studies MA program are committed to preparing qualified ministerial leaders to serve a culturally diverse community of faith and a changing world.

Key Facts

History of the School of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary The School of Theology and the Center for Pastoral Studies are located on the campus of St. Mary’s Seminary, 9845 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas. St. Mary’s Seminary was established in 1901by Bishop Nicholas Gallagher in La Porte, Texas and moved to its current location in 1954.

The School of Theology was established in 1968 when the theology department of St. Mary’s Seminary became part of the University of St. Thomas. Set within the residential Memorial area of suburban Houston, the Seminary spans approximately fifty acres replete with natural beauty. Candidates for the diocesan priesthood reside at St. Mary’s Seminary as they progress through an extensive program of priestly formation. Lay students pursuing theological degrees, including those leading to ordination to the permanent diaconate and for service as lay ecclesial ministers, commute to the campus for their studies. The Bishop Nold Educational Center, completed in 2001, houses the academic classrooms, a lounge, a multi-media auditorium, and administrative offices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pentateuch

Gospels

Paul & His Letters

Trinity and Incarnation

Anthropology/Eschatology

Mission of the Church

Sacraments in Parish Life

Moral Theology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate application
Application fee of $35
Official Transcripts, in a sealed envelope, from all previous institutions of higher education attended. For applicants that received a foreign degree, a transcript evaluation will also be required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year
Out-of-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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