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Masters Program in
Theology

Welcome to the HOME PAGE of the University of Scranton's
MA Program in Theology.

The Masters Program in Theology
provides students with a unique opportunity to inquire into the Christian faith.
Students engage in the task of theology throughout the program's required 30
hours. Classes are small, emphasize
collegial exchange, and cover the basic
subjects on which Christian theological
inquiry has historically been based.

Jacob Wrestles with God
Reddington Hall, University of Scranton

To enroll students need to have completed the bachelor's degree, preferably with a 3.0 GPA and have demonstrable experience with study in the humanities. In support of the program, the University has reduced tuition to 50% of the normal rate.

Available classes include: Old Testament Exegesis, New Testament Exegesis, Christology, Trinity, Moral Theology, Eastern Christian Spirituality, Pastoral Theology, Philosophical Theology, Jews and Christians, Catholic Social Thought.

A Jesuit school with a strong tradition of support for academic work in the core
disciplines of theology and philosophy, the University of Scranton
supports a relatively large faculty in theology of 14 full-time members.
Members of the department specialties cover a broad range areas including
Scripture, Christian Ethics, Eastern Christianity, Liturgy, and Historical Theology.
Members hold the Ph.D. from a wide range of premier institutions such as
Harvard, Yale, Notre Dame, Boston College, Catholic University, Duke, University of Virginia, St. Louis University, and GTU Berkeley.
Related to the department are four centers: the Center for Judaic Studies,
the Center for Eastern Christian Studies, the Center for Ethics Studies,
and the Catholic Studies program (undergrad). Each center sponsors various lecture and events each year relating to the academic study of theology.

MA students have the opportunity to interact closely with the theology faculty in
graduate seminars, reading courses, or through thesis direction. Mentoring
relationships between graduate students and the theology faculty are encouraged.
Students are also encouraged to interact with their fellow students and to
participate as they are able in the intellectual life of the University.

A Message from the Director:

Maria P. Johnson, Associate Professor of Theology