Bachelor of Arts
The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts program at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is to provide an undergraduate liberal arts degree in a four-year format with a major in philosophy or pastoral theology.
Bachelor's DegreeCatholic Theology
The purpose of the Certificate in Catholic Theology is to provide students with a course of study in the area of the foundations of Catholic theology. This course of study constitutes a partial fulfillment of the requirements for archdiocesan professional certification of lay ministers, and it may be used as a component of the Associate of Arts in Ministry (AAM) degree or the Bachelor of Arts (AB) degree.
Short-Term CertificateCatholic Theology
The purpose of the Basic Diploma in Catholic Theology is to provide students with a course of study in the area of the foundations of Catholic theology as well as communications and basic ministry skills. This course of study constitutes a partial fulfillment of the requirements for archdiocesan certification of volunteers and professionals in ministry, and it may be used as a component of the Associate of Arts in Ministry (AAM) degree or the Bachelor of Arts (AB) degree.
CertificateDiaconal Studies
The purpose of the Intermediate Diploma in Diaconal Studies is to provide students with the foundational knowledge needed to communicate the Catholic faith and the Church's teaching and tradition so that the student will be prepared to carry out his ministry as a permanent deacon.
CertificateDivinity
The Master of Divinity degree is for seminarians preparing for the Catholic priesthood.
Master's DegreeLay Ecclesial Ministry
The purpose of the Certificate in Lay Ecclesial Ministry is to provide students with a course of study in the area of the foundations of Catholic theology and ministry. This course of study constitutes a partial fulfillment of the requirements for archdiocesan professional certification of lay ecclesial ministers, particularly for those who have a Bachelor's degree in a discipline other than theology or ministry but who are seeking advanced certification levels for ministry.
CertificateMinistry
The Associate of Arts in Ministry (AAM) degree is designed to provide its recipients with an undergraduate liberal arts/vocational degree in a two-year format in the area of Christian ministry.
Associate's DegreeMusic Ministry
The purpose of the Basic Diploma in Music Ministry is to provide students with a course of study in the area of liturgical music ministry.
CertificateNew Evangelization
The primary purpose for offering this Post Graduate Certificate is to provide a way for those who already have an MA, MAPS, or MDIV degree an opportunity to do some substantial study in the New Evangelization without enrolling for an STL degree in the STL program. It is designed for those who do not have the qualifications to enroll in the STL program for an STL degree or do not have the time/desire to complete another degree.
Post-Master's CertificatePastoral Ministry
The purpose of the Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Ministry program at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is to provide its graduates with a graduate diploma that verifies the completion of a 30 credit hour course of study.
Post-Baccalaureate CertificatePastoral Studies
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies is a graduate degree preparing students for ministry and pastoral leadership.
Master's DegreePhilosophy
The purpose of the Bachelor of Philosophy program is to provide an undergraduate degree in a two-year format with a major in philosophy for students who already possess a bachelor degree.
Bachelor's DegreeSacred Theology
The STL degree offered by Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a post-graduate ecclesiastical degree in pastoral theology with a focus on the New Evangelization. The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome confers the degree through the faculty of SHMS.
Master's DegreeSacred Theology
The Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (STB) degree offered by Sacred Heart Major Seminary is an ecclesiastical degree conferred by the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome (Angelicum) through the faculty of SHMS.
Bachelor's DegreeTheology
The Master of Arts in Theology is a graduate degree in theological studies requiring research. This course of study is available in a traditional classroom format and also may be completed in its entirety in an online format.
Master's Degree