Master of Divinity

Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, have completed 30 semester credits of philosophy in the areas identified in the Program of Priestly Formation and 12 semester credits of religious studies. All other admission requirements as outlined in St. Patrick’s Admissions Policies and Information apply.

Program Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Teach the Catholic Faith as contained in Sacred Scripture and Tradition and historically developed by the Magisterium, including applying prudently the principles of faith and morals to be lived experiences of the Christian faithful;
• Minister at the public celebrations of the Word of God and sacraments, in observance of the relevant principles and norms in the reverent celebrations of the liturgy and the sacraments;
• Demonstrate the qualities of spiritual fatherhood in pastoral ministry, including through responsible and collaborative leadership in parish administration.

Program Requirements

The first sequence of the MDiv curriculum equips seminarians with the necessary Scriptural and Theological foundations. The second sequence, “Pastoral Foundations,” provides students with courses in Pastoral Theology and offers a Pastoral Internship experience. The Pastoral Internship (PI) is a 5-7 month, full immersion, diocesan-based, internship program conducted in the seminarian’s sponsoring diocese, under the direction and administration of STPSU. Normally, the Pastoral Internship takes place after Theology II. After the Pastoral Internship, students return to the Seminary for the completion of their final two years of theological and pastoral training.

The academic courses, which contribute to the achievement of Program Learning Outcomes, cover the following specific areas and number of credits: