2023-2024 Theology Course Catalog

Master of Divinity:
Ordination Track (104 Credits)

Sacred Scripture

Pentateuch
Synoptic Gospels
Prophets
Old Testament Writings
Pauline Literature
Johannine Literature

Historical Studies

Church History I
Church History II
American Catholicism

Liturgical/Sacramental

Introduction to Liturgy
Sacraments of Initiation
Theology of Ministerial
Priesthood
Reconciliation and Anointing
Eucharist

Systematic Doctrine

Foundational Theology
Doctrine of God
Christology
Readings in Patristic Theology
Documents of Vatican II
Theological Anthropology
Ecclesiology
Readings in Medieval Theology
Readings in Modern Theology
Mary & Popular Piety

Moral Theology

Catholic Moral Theology
Bioethics
Marriage and Sexuality
Justice and Bioethics
Christian Spirituality

Canon Law

Introduction to Canon Law
Canon Law of Marriage
Sacramental Canon Law
Marriage and Annulments
Temporal Goods

Practical Theology

Pastoral Theology
Integrative Seminar
Introduction to Homiletics
Advanced Homiletics

Electives

Please see the UST Academic Catalog for current elective options

STB Specific

YMA 9101 STB Seminar 1 (This course brings credit total to 105)

Important information:

Transfer of Credit
Courses completed with a minimum of C (2.0) at the post-baccalaureate level at an accredited institution may be accepted toward the fulfillment of MDiv requirements. A maximum of 50 hours of credit earned at other institutions may be transferred.

Time Limit
Program requirements must be completed within ten years of initial registration.