Program Requirements for Degree Completion

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

Theology or Catechetics 600-700 Level Courses

15

CAT 800Research and Methodology Seminar 

1

CAT 810Prayer and the Spiritual Life of the Pastoral Leader

1

CAT 811Sacraments and the Spiritual Life of the Pastoral Leader

1

CAT 820History of Evangelization and Catechetics

4

CAT 830The Theological Foundations of Catholic Leadership

4

CAT 840Anthropological and Moral Questions in the 21st Century

4

CAT 850Cultures, Inculturation, and Intercultural Competencies

4

CAT 880Missionary Discipleship: Models and Trends 

4

CAT 890Doctoral Thesis Proposal

4

CAT 891Doctoral Thesis

4

CAT 892Doctoral Project

4

Total Credit Hours:50
Theology/Catechetics 600-700 Level Courses: five (5) assigned courses in graduate Theology and/or Catechetics based on evaluation of the student’s background.