To be considered for admission into the Theology MA program, you must submit the following materials:
- Completed application
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Resume or CV
- Personal Statement
- $35 Application Fee
The MA in Theology with a concentration in Ethics and Spirituality Concentration or Pastoral and Social Ministry Concentration consists of 12 credit hours of foundational courses plus 18 credit hours in corresponding courses for each concentration.
- THEO 504 Liberating Bible (3 credits)
- THEO 547 Ethics in a Time of Planetary Crisis (3 credits)
- THEO 555 Key Turning Points in Christian History (3 credits)
- THEO 624 Theological Imagination: Approaches to the Sacred (3 credits)
Tuition
- MA English, Theology, USR, PIPG, and Non-Degree..............$722
- Catholic/Pastoral Rate..............$393
Fees
- Student ID Fee..............$12.50
- Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking full-time..............$15 (per semester)
- Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking part-time..............$10 (per semester)
For the full, official listing, please visit xavier.edu/costs.
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Program Features
Our curriculum is grounded in the Jesuit, Catholic intellectual tradition, emphasizing a faith that does justice. You'll engage with theology in a way that is both intellectually rigorous and pastorally relevant.
Choose from a variety of course formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online options, to fit your schedule. The program can be completed at your own pace, whether you are a full-time student or a working professional.
Learn from dedicated faculty members who are accomplished scholars and passionate educators. Our professors are committed to your success and provide a supportive learning environment.
Explore core theological disciplines, including biblical studies, systematic theology, historical theology, and moral theology. Our electives allow you to specialize in areas of personal interest, such as Ignatian spirituality, Christology, or ecclesiology.
This optional concentration prepares students for careers in ministry and social service, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to serve diverse communities.
This concentration explores ethical decision-making within a Christian framework, exploring themes such as social justice, environmental ethics and the intersection of faith and contemporary moral issues.
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FAQ
Explore additional pathways for enriching your faith through our accelerated Master's program and specialized certificate options.Xavier University’s Master’s of Theology is offered in-person and online as a synchronous online graduate program.
Our MA in Theology can be completed in as little as one year (full time). Part-time options are available.
Yes. Our program incorporates a thesis option as a culminating project. This allows you to conduct in-depth research on a chosen topic within their area of theological interest.
Yes, the Institute for Spirituality and Social Justice (ISSJ) at Xavier University offers scholarships for students pursuing their MA in Theology. These scholarships can cover up to the cost of one credit hour per student, per course taken. Find more details about ISSJ scholarships.
Theology (MA) Program at Xavier University
The mission of Xavier’s theology program is to provide a transformative theological education from a Catholic and ecumenical perspective inspired by the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the 35th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus. Accordingly, our mission empowers graduate students to: think theologically, analyze issues from a Catholic and interreligious perspective, and act responsibly in the world for the promotion of peace and justice. Our graduate program in theology provides students with a firm foundation in Christian theology through the study of scripture, tradition and ethics. The program however, is flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of interests while equipping students with the historical awareness and professional resources necessary to enter or advance in careers such as teaching, ministry or writing; to pursue doctoral work; or to promote their spiritual development.
Our graduate theology program at Xavier University is offered through the Institute for Spirituality and Social Justice. The Institute for Spirituality and Social Justice is a part of Xavier University's College of Arts and Sciences.
Xavier University’s College of Arts and Sciences challenges students to develop an integrated understanding of humanity, the world, and God by pursuing the questions raised in Xavier's core and departmental curricula. The College of Arts and Sciences is the oldest and largest college at Xavier University. The college provides an excellent liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition that prepares students for careers, professional or graduate school, and life in a global society.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."