Santa Clara University

A program of theological education and practical training for pastoral ministry in the Roman Catholic Church.

The M.A. is granted by the Jesuit School and the Graduate Theological Union. 

Qualified students may enroll jointly in the Master of Arts / Master of Divinity program offered through the Jesuit School and the Graduate Theological Union.

This program allows students to combine general theological courses with a chosen area of specialization that addresses subjects crucial to the evolution of the Church.

A one-year program in advanced theology that allows students who have already received the Master of Divinity degree to pursue an area of specialized interest.

An ecclesiastical degree designed to expand the expertise of those who serve religious communities and dioceses and who teach in churches and seminaries.

In this ecclesiastical program, students complete their scientific theological formation, broaden their knowledge of a chosen discipline and conduct original research.

A three-year Roman Catholic ecclesiastical degree granted by the Jesuit School that ensures a solid grounding in the whole of Catholic doctrine by developing in the students a solid knowledge of theology, a method of doing theological research, a personal synthesis of theology, and a committed insight into the Mystery of Christ and the guiding presence of His Spirit in the history of Salvation.

Although the Ph.D. and Th.D. programs are offered by the Graduate Theological Union, students
admitted to these programs are welcome to apply for affiliation with the Jesuit School.
Affiliation does not affect any academic requirements, which are the sole responsibility of the GTU Core Doctoral Faculty acting as a body, and the degree is granted by the GTU only.
Affiliated doctoral students are encouraged to participate in the liturgical and social life of the Jesuit School of Theology. For further information, please contact the JST Academic Dean’s Office.

These academic degrees in theology are granted jointly by JST and the GTU.

The New Directions program has a variety of offerings to aid students on their spiritual journeys.