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The University of Notre Dame is one of the most important Catholic and ecumenical centers in North America for advanced study in theology.
As a doctoral student at Notre Dame, you will be mentored by world-class scholars, access vast research and learning opportunities, experience both depth and diversity in your curriculum, and be a member of a community of students from a wide range of churches, as well as from other faith traditions, who are preparing for careers in research, teaching, and church service.
The doctoral program places a high percentage of its graduates in academic positions, the vast majority of which are tenure-track.
Areas of Concentration
The doctoral program offers six areas of concentration and two joint areas of concentration.
- Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity (CJA)
- History of Christianity (HC)
- Liturgical Studies (LS)
- Moral Theology/Christian Ethics (MT)
- Systematic Theology (ST)
- World Religions and World Church (WRWC)
Joint Programs/Area of Concentration
- Peace Studies/Theology
- Theology/History and Philosophy of Science
Distinctive Strengths
The Department of Theology has become the international locus for Latino theological studies and our ambitious program of globalization and diversification is increasing its connections to the Church in Africa—leading to a growing program of exchanges with African clergy and religious.
As part of a world-class research university, Notre Dame scholars and students enjoy the benefits of resources in other academic units across the university.
Online Catholic Universities In Usa
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St. Leo University Online
SAINT LEO, FLORIDA
Founded in 1890 by the Order of Saint Benedict, St. Leo University is a Catholic, liberal arts based university ranked #4 in our list of the Top Online Criminal Justice Degrees of 2017, #5 on our list of the Top Online MHA and Healthcare Management Degree Programs of 2017, and #7 on our list of the Top Online Colleges for Accounting Degrees for 2017. While offering many degrees in business and other career-oriented fields, St. Leo University also offers online degrees in sociology, psychology, liberal studies, and religion — including an online Catholic theology master’s degree.
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43% 68% 15:1 76% 99%
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Regis University Online
DENVER, COLORADO
A Jesuit school with over 130 years in existence, Regis University Online, located in Colorado, ranks #5 for the Top Nine Online Master of Criminal Justice Degree Programs of 2017. Offering over 25 different online degree programs in business, communications, education, administration, computer science, and other areas, Regis University Online boasts the lowest student-teacher ratio of any of the schools on our list. While it doesn’t rate very high in terms of affordability, if a quality online Catholic degree is what you’re looking for, it’s hard to do better than Regis University Online.
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65% 71% 8:1 80% 62%
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Benedictine University Online
LISLE, ILLINOIS
Benedictine University is a Catholic university in Chicago founded by Benedictine monks in 1887, and it currently ranks at #8 on our list of the Top Online Master of Science in Nursing Degree Programs of 2017. Benedictine University Online offers one of the widest selections of undergraduate and graduate online degrees and certificates among all online Catholic universities.
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54% 74% 16:1 80% 97%
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Saint Joseph’s University Online
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Saint Joseph’s is a Jesuit university with a strong 150 year history and outstanding academic reputation. Although Saint Joseph’s currently only offers three online bachelor’s degree (Associate in Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies), they have a number of online master’s degree programs in business, criminal justice, education, and healthcare. Though tuition is steep, over 90% of students receive financial aid, and the strong student satisfaction and instructional quality indicators suggest students get what they pay for at this institution.
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77% 86% 14:1 82% 92%
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Duquesne University Online
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
“A Catholic university in the Spiritan tradition,” Duquesne University is the largest, most comprehensive Catholic university in the state of Pennsylvania, and it is ranked as one of the top 50 Best Value National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, as well as #8 on our list of the Top Online Colleges for Public Administration for 2017. Duquesne University’s online learning program offers a number of undergraduate and graduate online degrees in education, nursing, leadership, business, and a variety of other professional fields. Tuition is high, but so are the student satisfaction and instructional quality indicators, as well as the percentage of students receiving financial aid.
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76% 86% 14:1 76% 99%
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