We have information about admission requirements and application process on this page.

We designed our program to be flexible and transparent. It introduces you to the academic study of Biblical Literature, Systematic Theology, Historical Studies and Historical Theology, Christian Ethics, and Spirituality and permits the development of a concentration in these areas.

It takes 12 courses to complete the program – a mix of eight required and four elective courses (click here to read about the distribution of courses). Note: You can choose six of the eight required courses from among many possibilities (please take a look our course offerings).

You may choose required and elective courses based on your academic and interdisciplinary interests. For example, you may enroll in up to two courses (electives) in other graduate programs at Villanova. Also, you may develop a concentration of 4 courses in up to 2 areas of study, or take 1 course to write a thesis under the direction of a graduate faculty that enhances your academic portfolio when you apply for doctoral studies.

If you plan to study part-time you may enroll in as little as 1 course per semester. To permit part-time students and those without financial aid to work during the day, most courses meet in the evening.

Course Offerings

Over a two-year rotation (four regular semesters), our course schedule yields between 20 and 28 courses. However, we also offer courses during the summer months.