Department offerings
For more than forty years, the Department of Theology has offered M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, and now the new Master of Arts in Christian Doctrine (M.A.C.D.) has been added.
Marquette has traditionally offered an integrated graduate education in theology, providing every student background and methodological training in biblical, historical, and systematics/ethics as well as an in-depth specialization in one of the three.
The M.A. and Ph.D. programs seek to develop scholars who can make significant contributions to theological research and writing, and college teachers who can teach a broad range of courses to undergraduate students.
Because of its classically structured education, Marquette has enjoyed great success in placing doctoral graduates in teaching positions in over 200 colleges and universities, in church work and ministry, and in a variety of other educationally related occupations. The M.A.C.D. program focuses on an ecumenical appropriation and communication of Christian doctrine for theology teachers in Catholic high schools, for teachers in other religious education or formation programs, and for persons interested either simply in theological enrichment or in serving various other needs in their religious communities.
How to apply?
For information on how apply to our program, or to find out about financial aid possibilities, visit Marquette University's Graduate School. You will also find links to the Graduate School Bulletin, forms, and an on-line application to the graduate program.
The Department of Theology also has an MA-level degree offered in conjunction with the university's Trinity Fellows Program, a 21-month work/study graduate fellowship program. To be eligible, applicants need to have completed service in the Peace Corps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Americorps or other comparable post baccalaureate full-time volunteer service organization.
We urge you, too, to consider visiting the university, our Department, and Milwaukee as you make the vital decisions regarding your graduate education. If you contact us in advance, we will arrange for you to meet with a faculty member in your area of interest.
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Theology Department Mission Statement
Marquette University defines itself as Christian, Catholic, Jesuit, urban, and independent. The Department of Theology functions within the university to investigate and understand the Catholic tradition, its relation to other Christian communions, and to other religions of the world. Read more of our mission statement.
