Program Overview
The Catechesis (online) at Catholic University of America is a MCat programme in Humanities, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Catechesis (online) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Catechesis (online) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theology
- Scripture
- Liturgy
- Spirituality
- History of catechetics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- An appropriate bachelor\'s degree. Six semester hours of graduate level coursework with a grade of 3.0 or above taken at another institution are, with the director\'s approval, applicable toward the masters degree.
- Two letters of recommendation from persons able to evaluate an applicant\'s ability to successfully complete graduate studies.
- One letter of recommendation and support of the student beginning a degree program from the prospective students pastor, principal, Director of Religious Education, undergraduate professor, or diocesan leader.
- Two page double-spaced essay by the applicant articulating his or her call to ministerial leadership in the ministry of catechesis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Catholic University of America directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
Washington, United States
TheCatholic University of America(CUA) is aprivateCatholicresearch universityinWashington, D.C., United States. It is one of twopontifical universitiesof theCatholic Church in the United States–...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
