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Academic Programs
Master’s Degrees in Philosophy and Theology
Master of Arts Degree Programs
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MA, Philosophy
This two-year program offers the full breadth of Western philosophy, with emphasis on the thought of Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas.
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MA, Theology
This two-year program aims to educate leaders and academics who, by drawing upon tradition in light of contemporary culture, can identify and address the present needs of the Church.
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Concurrent MA
Following the intellectual synthesis of St. Thomas Aquinas, DSPT offers a highly distinctive study option: the Concurrent Master of Arts in Philosophy & Theology
Master of Divinity Degree Programs
Certificate and Non-Degree Options
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Certificate of Philosophical Studies
Students in this program engage in a philosophical study that will enrich their understanding of the Western philosophical tradition, with emphasis on the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Certificate of Theological Studies
This program is designed for students who wish to enrich their understanding of the Catholic theological tradition and to clarify their academic and/or vocational goals without enrolling in a degree program.
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Special Student
Special Student Status provides an opportunity to participate in continuing education and sabbatical studies for personal or professional enrichment.