Overview

This degree program serves the mission of the seminary in the following ways:

In keeping with the seminary’s primary mission, the MAPS program at Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary provides the philosophical and preparatory theological background required by the Program of Priestly Formation (PPF) for entrance into an M.Div. program, in an environment where the four dimensions of formation for the priesthood are addressed.

In keeping with the secondary mission of the seminary, the MAPS program is available to nonresident students desiring to pursue graduate philosophical studies in service to the church, preparing students to integrate theological and philosophical principles so that they can better engage the world today.

The goals of the Philosophical Studies for Missionary Discipleship program are expressed in the following Student Learning Outcomes, which call for graduates to be able to:

demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of philosophy necessary to pursue higher-level graduate study of theology including the history of philosophy, logic, epistemology, philosophy of nature, metaphysics, natural theology, philosophical anthropology, and ethics (as outlined in the PPF #155–156, 182) (Philosophical Content: MAPS SLO-1);

demonstrate the knowledge of theology necessary to pursue higher-level graduate study of theology including church teachings, Scripture, and the role of the Church in the world (Theological Content: MAPS SLO-2);

integrate philosophical and theological concepts, demonstrating the ability to research the thought of and dialogue with philosophers of different eras, including modern thinkers, and the capacity to make the link “between philosophical insights and theological frameworks” (PPF 186) (Integration: MAPS SLO-3);

communicate graduate-level philosophical and theological concepts in appropriate writing or presentation style, in a way that is logical, engaging, and responsive to questions asked by scholars or the lay public today (Communication: MAPS SLO-4).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Logic/Critical Thinking

Medieval Philosophy

Ancient Philosophy

Epistemology

Catholic Faith

Bible
Sources & Methods of Prayer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boynton Beach, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 746 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

completed application form

bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent of that level of academic achievement

if applicable, copies of immigration documents (visa, passport, etc.

if required in an individual case, scores for the Graduate Record Examination and/or the Miller Analogy Test

for applicants whose undergraduate degree is from a non-English speaking country, the TOEFL-iBT score may be required as described below

an interview with faculty members representing the Admissions Committee, or in the case of the permanent diaconate candidate for the MATS program, with the (arch)diocesan admissions committee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16200 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16200 USD / year

≈ 16200 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16200 USD / year

≈ 16200 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident Seminarians: Tuition $25,000

Living costs

Boynton Beach

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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