Department of Theology

Master of Arts in Theology

The MA in Theology provides a graduate-level foundation in central areas of theology. It is especially appropriate for those who wish to teach theology at the secondary level or prepare for doctoral-level studies in theology.

Students complete the following 10 courses for 3 credits each, and may begin studies in Year A, B or C.

• Courses will be offered on the following schedule on Tuesdays each semester, with the first course at 1:00-3:40 p.m. and the second course at 6:00-8:40 p.m.
• The second, evening course will also be offered via videoconferencing at selected locations.
• In subsequent rotations, afternoon courses will move to evening times, and evening courses to afternoon times.
• Students may also enroll in one course per semester, recognizing that this will lengthen the time needed to complete the degree.

Visit the Graduate Studies page for a list of course titles, times, and instructors by semester.

MA in Theology students also complete a written comprehensives examination to assess their grasp of foundational topics in theology. Further guidelines are available from the Department of Theology.

Year A

Fall Semester:
Theol 520, Christology
Theol 509, New Testament

Spring Semester:
Theol 543, Social Ethics
Theol 531, Ecclesiology

Year B

Fall Semester:
Theol 510, Old Testament
Theol 541, Theological Ethics

Spring Semester:
Theol 538, Sacraments
Theology PhD Seminar or other course approved by the department Chair

Year C

Fall Semester:
Theology PhD Seminar or other course approved by the department Chair

In addition to the courses listed above, a required course, Theol 508, Theological Foundations, will be offered periodically when there is sufficient enrollment.

Financial Assistance for M.A. in Theology

Partial Tuition Discounts:

MA in Theology students may apply for partial tuition assistance as follows. These discounts may be utilized for one degree at Duquesne University, and students must re-apply for them annually. Forms are available through the university Financial Aid Office, phone 412-396-6607.

50% Discount for Lay Ministers and Catholic School Teachers:

Lay ministers employed at least part-time in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Greensburg, as well as Catholic school teachers in local dioceses, receive an automatic 50% tuition discount.

50% Discount for Clergy and Vowed Religious:

Ordained clergy of any denomination, and members of Catholic religious congregations, receive an automatic 50% tuition discount.

50% Discount for Students over age 60.

Additional Information

For information on the M.A. program in Theology, please contact

Dr. Marie Baird, Director of Graduate Studies
Fisher Hall 604
412.396.5149
bairdm@duq.edu