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Master of arts in Theology
Core Curriculum

Students admitted to The Catholic Distance University's  MA program follow a
core curriculum (19 credits) and in consultation with a faculty advisor select a concentration area (15 concentration credits and 5 five elective credits) in
Ecclesial Service, Sacred Scripture, Philosophy/Theology, or Catholic Culture. In addition
to coursework, students will also complete the following:

  • prerequisite course The Basics of Catholicism: Faith, Life & Prayer
  • Graduate Academic Skills (a 1-credit, 30-lesson course that extends over 3 years or the length of the student's program, whichever comes first)
  • A written comprehensive exam on the core courses
  • A written comprehensive exam on the concentration courses
  • Completion of a research paper of approximately thirty pages on a topic in the concentration, to be submitted after all course work is completed. Students enroll in Thesis Direction and consult with their advisor to select a topic and finish within six months..

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Core Curriculum Course List

Prerequisite Course
Course No.
 Course Title Credits
206-0800 The Basics of Catholicism: Faith, Life, & Prayer
3

Occasionally students qualify for a waiver for the prerequisite course. To receive a waiver, a letter must be submitted to the Admissions' office presenting evidence, such as a syllabus or transcript, indicating sufficient background for waiver..

Required Courses
It is recommended that courses be taken in the order as they appear on this chart.
Course No.
Online Group Format		 Course Title Credits
206-0105 Revelation and Faith: Fundamental Theology*
3
206-2301 Introduction to Christology
3
206-1001 Theology of the Church (prerequisite for this course is 206-2301 Introduction to
Christology)
3
206-0204 Theology of the Sacraments
3
206-0307 Fundamental Moral Theology
3
206-1207 Philosophy for Theology**
3
206-1701 Graduate Academic Skills
1

*This course replaces 216-0101G God, Man, and the Universe

** As of May 2011, Philosophy for Theology (206-1207) replaces the previously offered three one-credit courses Philosophy I, II, and III (206-1203, 206-1204, 206-1205). Students who took Philosophy I, II and III are not required to take 206-1207.

All students are strongly encouraged to include six (6) credits of scripture in their program, either as part of the concentration or among their electives.

View a complete list of all graduate level courses offered at CDU.