Overview

Students will gain extensive knowledge of Church reforms and changes throughout time. The program also focuses on the dedicated liturgy of the church, the beauty and tradition of the church, and understanding the grace of rituals, art, and architecture.

This specialized Master of Arts in Liturgy (MAL) program at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake (USML) is carefully crafted for individuals passionate about serving in a parish or diocesan church. It is a terminal professional degree that provides a distinctive path for your career; in other words, this path does not allow you to pursue a PhD.

Who Benefits from the MAL Program?

Priests and those who plan to work at the parish, diocesan, or secondary education levels
Director of Worship
People who specialize in religious art, architecture, music, and book publishing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Principles of Interpretation – Old Testament

Canon Law

Catholic Social Teaching

Christian Anthropology

Christian Leadership in the Tradition

Church History

Cristologia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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More details

The deadline for completed applications materials is ten (10) days before the start of the academic term.

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mundelein, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 752 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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree.
At least 18 hours of theology, philosophy, or religious studies coursework (Provisional acceptance may be granted upon request for applicants without these prerequisites)
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate programs attended
Three letters of recommendation: from a pastor or religious superior; from a professor or academic instructor, preferably in theology or a related field; from an employer or supervisor in ministry

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25800 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25800 USD / year

≈ 25800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

25800 USD / year

≈ 25800 USD / year

Living costs

Mundelein

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Overview

Who Benefits from the MAL Program?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Mundelein

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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