Master of Arts in Religious Education (M.A.) Curriculum
Length of Program: The degree can be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis and can be completed within 18 months. Most students complete the program in 2-3 years.
Curriculum Plan: The M.A. in Religious Education is a 36-credit hour program that includes twelve 3-hour courses.
Required Courses (3 semester hours each)
- Literature of Ancient Israel
- Christian Origins
- Christian Doctrine and its History: Grace, Christ and the Spirit
- Church and its Mission
- Liturgy and Christian Sacraments
- Moral Theology and Catholic Social Teaching
- The Human Person and Psychological Development
- Principles of Religious Education
- Religious Education, Evangelization and Culture
- Foundations of Christian Spirituality
- Church Documents on Catechesis and Religious Education
- Religious Education Practicum
