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About the Program
The Master of Arts in Theology (MA in Theology) is an academic degree program designed to provide students with a graduate level understanding of the saving mysteries of Christian revelation in the Catholic tradition. It is intended for those seeking a general theological education as a foundation for their vocation and service in the Church, for those preparing for further graduate studies and research, and for those who seek to grow intellectually and spiritually. Students are to able attain the MA in Theology degree both online and at any of our three sites:
- Yonkers - Main Site -- St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie
- Huntington Site -- Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
- Douglaston Site -- Immaculate Conception Center
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Meet Our Students
- lay women and men
- women and men in consecrated life
- clergy
- deacons and deacon candidates
Pursuing the the MA in Theology Degree- as a foundation for one's vocation and service to the Church working in ministry as educators, parish managers, ministering at the diocesan level, youth ministry, faith formation, etc.
- to prepare for further graduate studies and research via Post-Masters Certificates and Doctoral Degrees
- to grow intellectually and spiritually
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Meet our Faculty
Our world-renowed faculty are committed to teaching the fullness of the Catholic faith through high-level scholarship, in dialogue with the local community and the world, and through prayer.
All members of the faculty take an Oath of Fidelity to teach in fidelity to the Catholic Faith.
For a full listing of our full-time and adjunct faculty, visit our Faculty Page.
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MA in Theology Degree Requirements (13 courses - 39 credits)
The Master of Arts in Theology degree requires 39 credits and a summative requirement (thesis or comprehensive exam):
Core Curriculum: 9 courses - 27 credits
Electives: 4 courses – 12 credits
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Scripture
Introduction to the Old Testament (3 credits)
Introduction to the New Testament (3 credits)
Dogmatic Theology
Introduction to Theology (3 credits)
Christology (3 credits)
Ecclesiology (3 credits)
The Trinity (3 credits)
Moral Theology
Fundamental Moral Theology (3 credits)
History
Introduction to Church History (3 credits)
Liturgy
Introduction to Liturgy (3 credits)
Electives (4 courses – total of 12 credits)
The remaining twelve credits allow students to specialize according to their personal interests and goals through electives in Scripture, Dogmatic Theology, Moral Theology, Liturgical and Sacramental Theology, Church History or Catholic Spirituality.
Summative requirement: Comprehensive exam or thesis.
For more information on the course descriptions, please see the St. Joseph's Seminary Academic Bulletin
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Credit - per 3 credit course $1,500.00
Audit - per 3 credit course $500.00
For first time students, a 50% discount is offered for the first course (credit or audit).
Application Fee $50.00
Registration Fee $50.00 (per semester)
Masters Seminar in Research Methodology $500.00 (one semester)
Thesis Mentoring Seminar $500.00 (per semester)
Summative Requirement Fee $250.00
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Yonkers and Huntington
Evening Classes – Monday through Thursday*
Students are able to complete the degree by attending during the week with classes offered from 7:00pm – 9:30pm Monday – Thursday evenings. See course offerings at https://dunwoodie.edu/course-schedule
Saturday Classes - Huntington only*
Students are able to complete the degree by attending classes on Saturdays, with two sessions offered from 8:30am – 11:30am and 1:00pm – 4:00pm (link to Saturday courses in diaconate section below). See course offerings at https://dunwoodie.edu/course-schedule
Douglaston Class Schedule*
Evening Classes – Monday and Wednesday
Students are able to complete the degree by attending during the week with classes offered from 7:00pm – 9:30pm Monday and Wednesday evenings. See course offerings at https://dunwoodie.edu/course-schedule
Online Class Schedule
Students are able to complete the degree by attending during the week and on Saturdays for most classes via Zoom.
* Classes offered in-person and online via Zoom
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All prospective applicants to the Master of Arts in Theology Program must fulfill the following academic requirements:
1. Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution or its equivalent (120 credits in college-level studies)
2. For ESL applicants, successful completion of the TOEFL exam with a score of 80 or higher (90 or better recommended).
Applicants scoring lower than 80 can be accepted on condition they take remedial English courses during their first academic year at SJS.
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St. Joseph's Seminary is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and approved by the New York State Education Department.
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About Saint Joseph's Seminary
St. Joseph's Seminary was founded in 1896 for the formation of men for the priesthood. Since 1977, St. Joseph's Seminary has offered degrees to laymen and women, men and women in consecrated life, and clergy for the purpose of preparing future Catholic leaders. To fulfill this vision, the Institute of Religious Studies was established in 1993 to offer the Master of Arts in Religious Studies and two Post-Masters Certificates. Over seven hundred students have earned a master's degree from St. Joseph's, many of whom continue to serve the Church in their parish, school, and catechetical ministry.
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