MA in Theology Degree Requirements

The Master of Arts in Theology degree requires 39 credits (or 13 courses) and a summative requirement (thesis or comprehensive exam):

Core Curriculum: 9 courses - 27 credits

Electives: 4 courses – 12 credits

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 course descriptions, please see the St. Joseph's Seminary Academic Bulletin.

Tuition 

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). Full-time Employees of the Archdiocese of New York, the Diocese of Brooklyn, and the Diocese of Rockville Centre, including full-time employees at parishes and schools in these (arch)dioceses, are eligible for a 50% tuition remission, subject to an employment verification. A letter on institutional letterhead from the student's employer attesting to full-time employment should be submitted prior to the start of each semester (e.g., fall, spring, and summer) to Registrar, at: [email protected] 
Employees of St. Joseph's Seminary, full-time and part-time, are eligible to receive a full reduction of tuition charges. All fees, including application, registration, and graduation fees, remain the responsibility of the employee.

Fees 

Application Fee                                                      $55.00 

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

Students are able to complete the degree by attending during the week and on Saturdays for most classes 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.