Accredited Degree Programs

All accredited graduate-level degree programs at St. Mary’s must complete the entire core curriculum, which includes a complete treatment of Sacred Scripture; systematic, liturgical, moral, spiritual, and pastoral theology; church history; pastoral internships; and a comprehensive examination process. All courses are (3) credits, unless otherwise noted. A complete description of each course is available in the on-line catalog.

PRE-REQUISITE UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (pre-theology)

Philosophy (30 credits)

• Introduction to Philosophical Argumentation
• Philosophical Anthropology
• Philosophical Ethics
• Ancient Philosophy
• Medieval and Modern Philosophy
• Contemporary Issues in Philosophy
• Epistemological Issues in Theology
• Metaphysics
• Philosophy of Nature
• Philosophy of God

Undergraduate Theology (12 credits)

• Introduction to Catholic Catechism I
• Introduction to Catholic Catechism II
• Introduction to Scripture
• Prayer and Priesthood
• Liberal Arts (9 credits)
• Communication for Pastors
• Ecclesiastical Latin or Pastoral Spanish

GRADUATE THEOLOGY COURSES

Sacred Scripture (22.5 credits)

• The Bible in the Church (1.5)
• Pentateuch & Historical Literature
• Gospels of Mark & Matthew
• Gospel of Luke & Acts of the Apostles
• Pauline Epistles
• Prophetic Literature
• Psalms & Wisdom Literature
• Johannine Literature

Systematic and Liturgical Theology (38 credits)

• Liturgical Theology
• Fundamental Theology
• Doctrine of God
• Theological Anthropology
• Christology & Soteriology
• Theology of the Church
• Sacraments of Initiation (3) & Practicum (1)
• Theology & Spirituality of Priesthood
• Patristic Theology
• Eucharist (3) & Practicum (1)
• Eschatology (1.5)
• Marian Theology & Spirituality (1.5)
• Elective

Moral and Spiritual Theology (19.5 credits)

• Foundations of Moral Theology
• Spiritual Theology (1.5)
• Medical Ethics
• Human Sexuality, Celibacy, Marriage
• Catholic Social Ethics
• Sacraments of Healing
• Elective

Pastoral Theology (30 credits)

• Pastoral Care and Practice
• Field Ministry Practicum
• Preaching I
• Preaching II
• Survey of Canon Law
• Canon Law of Marriage and Sacraments
• The Pastor as Catechist (1.5)
• The Pastor as Evangelist (1.5)
• Parish Practicum
• Ecumenism
• Pastoral Administration & Leadership

Church History (9 credits)

• Ancient & Medieval Christianity
• Modern & Contemporary Catholicism
• American Catholicism
• One Free Elective (3 credits)

TOTAL: 122 Graduate Credits

Next, See Individual Degree Programs:

• Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology Degree (S.T.B.)
• Licentiate in Sacred Theology Degree (S.T.L.)
• Doctorate in Sacred Theology Degree (S.T.D.)
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
• Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.)
• Pre-Theology Program
• Model Curriculum Schema