Program Overview
The Moral Theology at Catholic University of America is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. 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 Moral Theology 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Moral Theology 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
- Foundations of Christian Moral Life
- Christian Social Ethics
- A course in methodology (History and Methods in Theology, Christian Anthropology, \xa0Theological Foundations, or Foundations of Religious Studies).
- Three additional Moral Theology/Ethics courses
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
- \xc2\xa0Normally an applicant\'s baccalaureate major will have been in theology, religious studies, or philosophy. Students with other academic backgrounds, however, will be considered if they demonstrate strong academic promise.
- All applicants must submit an example of an academic paper (or portion thereof) of 10-20 pages.
- The academic area reserves the right to require other prerequisites which are deemed necessary for the success of applicants in their course of studies.
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 D.C., United States
The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is one of two pontifical universities of the Catholic Church in the United...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-08-15
- Language English