Master of Arts (M.A.) In Theology

So That in All Things

God May Be Glorified

To study Catholic theology is to realize that the Word Incarnate and the Holy Spirit inspired Sacred Scripture and continue to guide the Magisterium of the Church. It is to study Church Tradition, which directs us as we reach up to the great minds and hearts of the many saints and scholars who, over the millennia, have contributed to the quest for genuine holiness, wisdom, science, scholarship, and art.

Ave Maria University’s Master of Arts in Catholic Theology emphasizes a contemplative pattern of study that initiates our graduate students into the great tradition of speculative wisdom, with its unifying theoretical vision of the whole of God’s creative and redemptive presence.

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Some of the

Skills You Will Gain

  1. A deeper knowledge of Catholic doctrine and practice. Explore particular areas of Church teaching that interest you, and examine their scriptural and historical foundations. Engage in the pursuit of wisdom through both faith and reason under the instruction of Ave Maria University's top-tier, faithfully Catholic faculty.
  2. Research and Sapiential thinking skills. As an M.A. student at AMU, you'll have multiple research papers that will challenge you to dig deeper into specific theological topics and see the Sapiential unity of Theology.
  3. Practical ways of growing closer to God. Your ultimate goal in life is not your career (though that’s still important), but getting to heaven! By studying Catholic theology at the graduate level, you’ll be learning more about God, the source of all love and joy!
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AMU's MA in Theology

Fast Facts

  • AMU's faithfully Catholic and intellectually challenging 48-credit M.A. in Theology is normally completed in two academic years.
  • Our graduate-level theology students study under Ave Maria's accomplished faculty, almost all of whom hold terminal degrees and have prestigious records of publication.
  • All of our theology faculty receive the canonical mandatum when they are hired.
  • M.A. students benefit from small class sizes, affordable tuition, and competitive merit-based scholarships.
  • Graduates from the theology master's program have excellent placement rates in doctoral programs, diocesan employment, and educational institutions.
  • Ave Maria University boasts a world-class theological and philosophical library.
  • Graduate students at AMU enjoy a dynamic campus life with spiritual and service opportunities and vibrant community.
  • AMU's Master of Arts program in Catholic theology has an easy, online application.
  • Ave Maria University is a recognized Newman Guide school and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.
Theology M.A.

Application Process

Complete an Application here and the Graduate Theology Admissions Counselor will reach out to you to help you navigate the next steps.

Gather email addresses for those writing your letters of recommendation.

Submit Official Transcripts from all institutes attended, any Test Scores, and take an English Language Test (if applicable).

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Submit your Writing Sample, Resume, and Statement of Intent.

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Once you have been accepted, your Admission Counselors will help you pay your deposit, view your schedule, and begin the Visa process (if applicable).

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