Degree Programs
We offer three courses of study at present. To enter the Master's Programs, you need to complete a Bachelor's Degree. We offer a Bachelor's Degree, but only the theological coursework. You would need to obtain the equivalent of an Associate's Degree at another institution either before or concurrently with the Bachelor of Theological Studies at our seminary.
However, if you have an Associate's degree and want to obtain a Master of Divinity degree, you are permitted to take both lower and upper coursework concurrently. If you take a Master's level Bible course, it will also satisfy the Scripture requirement for the B.A.. In this way, you can earn credits for both your Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the same time.
All degree programs have set courses that need to be completed for matriculation. To see what courses are required for which degree, click on link below the description of each degree program below.
It is possible to take courses that interest you and to decide later, after taking some course work, that you wish to pursue an academic degree. In order to enter a degree program formally, you must apply to the seminary and submit all transcripts, including a copy of your course completion certificate from the AAOCC Seminary. You must also pay the registration fee of $75 per semester.
However, if you have an Associate's degree and want to obtain a Master of Divinity degree, you are permitted to take both lower and upper coursework concurrently. If you take a Master's level Bible course, it will also satisfy the Scripture requirement for the B.A.. In this way, you can earn credits for both your Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the same time.
All degree programs have set courses that need to be completed for matriculation. To see what courses are required for which degree, click on link below the description of each degree program below.
It is possible to take courses that interest you and to decide later, after taking some course work, that you wish to pursue an academic degree. In order to enter a degree program formally, you must apply to the seminary and submit all transcripts, including a copy of your course completion certificate from the AAOCC Seminary. You must also pay the registration fee of $75 per semester.
Master of DivinityA Master of Divinity degree is the degree required for ordination in all major Christian denominations, including Catholicism. All AAOCC seminarians will study for their M.Div. unless alternate arrangements are made with their ordinary.
The M.Div. degree is a 114 credit degree. If one embarks on full-time study, the degree takes approximately 4 years to complete. Part-time, the degree can take much longer. There is no time limit for students who wish to study for an M.Div.. The seminary does not have a required time in which the degree must be completed. For AAOCC students, you must satisfactorily complete certain courses before you can be ordained to the diaconate and presbyterate, but you do not have to have completed your M.Div. prior to be elected to Holy Orders. Students from other jurisdictions may also take as much time as necessary to complete their Master of Divinity Degree. Click here to see Course Requirements. Bachelors in Theological StudiesThe B.A. in Theological Studies is a major program only. Only those classes pertaining to the theological portion of a Bachelor's degree is offered at this seminary. The other coursework required for a B.A., like Math, English, History, etc., must be taken at another college or university.
Coursework required for entry into the B.A. program can be completed concurrently with the theological coursework at the seminary. We allow students to receive a waiver of core coursework through testing and life experience. For example, if you do not have a B.A. but have spent 6 years in the business world writing advertisements and editing materials, we can waive an English or Writing. Someone who has worked in bookkeeping may receive credit for Business Math. Click here for more information about Life Credits. |
Master of Arts in Theological StudiesAn M.A.T.S. is a degree for those not seeking ordination but who wish to expand their knowledge of Catholic Theology. It is perfect for catechists & teachers or for those clergy who never obtained a degree prior to ordination.
The M.A.T.S. is designed to give students a comprehensive overview of theological studies while allowing them to focus on their area of interest. Students will work with an adviser in the department of their focus (Scripture, Theology, Liturgy, Pastoral Studies, etc) in order to craft their coursework. All M.A.T.S. students are required to write a thesis and defend it before their department professors and their bishop. Click here to see MATS Course Requirements. |