Program Overview

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Catholic Theology, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

The Department of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University offers core graduate coursework designed to support the Bishops Curriculum Framework for high school religion teachers through the post-baccalaureate certificate in Catholic theology.

Overview

The framework taught at SLU identifies six required (God/Trinity, Christ, Salvation, Ecclesiology, Sacraments and Christian Ethics) and five elective doctrinal loci (Bible, Church History, Catholic Social Teaching, Christian Vocations and Ecumenical/Interreligious Dialogue).

Curriculum Overview

Students can enroll either full time or part time; required courses for the certificate program are offered on a two-year rotation with many courses scheduled late afternoons, evenings and during the summer to better accommodate the schedules of Catholic educators. The 18-credit post-baccalaureate certificate in Catholic theology can count toward the completion of the 36-credit Master of Arts in Religious Education.

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate major in theology or religious studies is recommended but not required. Applicants with a strong background (at least 18 credits of upper-level coursework) in philosophy, history, or other humanities disciplines will also be considered.

Application Requirements

• Application form and fee
• Transcript(s)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Résumé
• Goal statement

The deadline for admissions is rolling.

Requirements for International Students

All Saint Louis University admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students applying to SLU must also meet the following additional requirements:

• Demonstrate English language proficiency
• Academic records must include an English translation. Unofficial copies may be accepted in some cases for initial admission review, however official copies must be received prior to enrollment. Course-by-course transcript evaluations are accepted.
• Students must submit financial documents to be issued an I-20 for their F-1 visa application. Proof of financial support must include:
  • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
  • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University

Tuition

Tuition Per Credit: $1,400

Course List

• THEO 5000: Introduction to the Old Testament (3 credits)
• THEO 5100: Introduction to the New Testament (3 credits)
• THEO 5440: Christology (3 credits)
• THEO 5500: Sacraments (3 credits)
• THEO 5670: Social Justice and the Catholic Social Teaching Tradition (3 credits)
• THEO 5680: History of Moral Theology (3 credits)
• THEO 5810: Ignatian Spirituality & Pedagogy (required for certification in the Archdiocese of St. Louis)
• EDI 5360: Principles and Methods of Catechesis (required for certification in the Archdiocese of St. Louis)

Roadmap

The roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for programs and assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

Year One:

• Fall:
  • THEO 5000: Introduction to the Old Testament (3 credits)
  • THEO 5440: Christology (3 credits)
  • THEO 5680: History of Moral Theology (3 credits)
• Spring:
  • THEO 5100: Introduction to the New Testament (3 credits)
  • THEO 5500: Sacraments (3 credits)
  • THEO 5670: Social Justice and the Catholic Social Teaching Tradition (3 credits)

Total Credits: 18

For additional questions regarding the Catholic theology certificate program, contact the graduate program coordinator.