Master of Divinity I (MDiv-I)

The Master of Divinity, Track I degree is specifically designed for seminarians undertaking our Programme of Priestly Formation. Applicants are required to complete a total of 115 postgraduate credits, allocated as 112 credits in core subjects and 3 credits in freely chosen elective courses. For full-time students, the typical academic load ranges from 12 to 15 credits per semester, with 15 being the maximum allowed.

The structure of the Master of Divinity programme is meticulously planned to ensure a balanced and sequential progression. Each term offers a diverse mix of courses in Biblical studies, theology, and pastoral care, all of which work together to deepen one’s understanding of the Church’s scriptural, doctrinal, liturgical, and ministerial traditions.

To be awarded the Master of Divinity degree, students must not only complete all prescribed courses but also successfully pass comprehensive examinations and submit, for approval, a detailed research paper on a Theological Field Education project (the Comprehensive Theological Reflection Paper).

Course Requirements

• 18 credits in Sacred Scripture

• 30 credit hours in Systematic Theology

• 15 credit hours in Moral Theology

• 9 credit hours in Church History

• 21 credit hours in Pastoral Studies

• 7 credit hours in Canon Law

• 2 credit hours in Theological Field Education and Reflection Seminar

• 3 credit hours in Free Electives

Curriculum

First Year

Fall Semester

SS 510 Scripture Methods and Pentateuch (3)
SY 511 Foundations in Theology (3)
SY 512 Liturgy: Life of the Church (3)
HT 527 Church History I (3)
PS 500 Liturgical Practicum I (1)

Spring Semester

SS 519 Prophetic and Apocalyptic Literature (3)
MO 508 Spiritual Life: Tradition and Praxis (3)
HT 528 Church History II (3)
PS 543 Theology and Methodology of Christian Ministry (3)
PS 502 Homiletics I (3)

Second Year

Fall Semester

SS 520 Wisdom Literature and Psalms (3)
SY 513 The Christian Doctrine of God (3)
MO 607 Fundamental Moral Theology (3)
PS 641A Theological Field Education (3)
PS 641B Reflection Seminar
PS 849 Pastoral Counselling (3)

Spring Semester

SS 617 Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark and Luke (3)
SY 611 Christology (3)
MO 608 Catholic Social Thought (3)
PS 642A Theological Field Education (3)
PS 642B Reflection Seminar
Elective (3)

Third Year

Fall Semester

SS 717 Pauline Literature (3)
SY 713 Theology of Creation and Grace (3)
SY 712 Sacraments in General: Baptism and Confirmation (3)
PS 741A Theological Field Education (3)
PS 741B Reflection Seminar
PS 702 Homiletics II (3)

Spring Semester

SS 718 Johannine Literature (3)
SY 711 Theology of Church (3)
SY 715 Eucharist (3)
PS 742A Theological Field Education (3)
PS 742B Reflection Seminar
SY 743 Holy Orders (3)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

MO 807 Human Sexuality and the Sacrament of Marriage (3)
CL 835 Principles and Structures of Church Governance (3)
PS 810 Liturgical Practicum II (1)
PS 843 Christian Ministry (3)
Church History Elective (3)
MN 910 Comprehensive Theological Reflection Paper

Spring Semester

SY 812 Sacraments of Healing (3)
CL 836 Canonical Aspects of the Church's Sanctifying Mission (4)
MO 692 Bioethics (3)
PS 804 Transformative Leadership for the 21st Century (3)
PS 820 Liturgical Practicum III (1)
Comprehensive Examinations