ACCREDITATION AND EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

The Graduate Program in Theology offers comprehensive programming in graduate studies. Villanova’s Augustinian heritage is reflected in a “faith engaging culture” approach integrating the mind and heart in service of the church and world. We use a portfolio review system to assess each of our programs in light of their distinct learning goals. Master’s students find placements in ministry, education, and doctoral studies. The PhD in Theology program was launched in Fall 2016. Our Heart of Teaching Program prepares master’s and doctoral students for roles of educational leadership within the academy and beyond.

Our Graduate Program in Theology is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools and is approved to offer the following degrees:

• Master of Arts in Ministry and Theology
• Master of Arts in Theology
• Master of Theological Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy.

Educational Effectiveness

Statement of Educational Effectiveness for ATS-approved Degrees

In 2024, 100% of all graduates found employment within six months of graduation or continued their education. 

The following statistics provide information regarding our students' time to completion during the 2023-2024 academic year: 

Master of Arts in Theology

Of the 7 M.A. graduates in 2023-2024: 

5 finished the degree in 2 years

2 finished the degree in 5 years

Master of Arts in Ministry and Theology

Of the 4 M.M.T. graduates in 2023-2024:

3 finished the degree in 2 years

1 finished the degree in 5 years

Master of Theological Studies

Of the 2 M.T.S. graduates in 2023-2024: 

2 finished the degree in 2 years

PhD in Theology

Of the 4 graduates in 2023-2024: 

4 finished the degree in 6 years

The Commission contact information is: 

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada

10 Summit Park Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15275

USA

Telephone: 412-788-6505

Fax: 412-788-6510

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