Master of Theological Studies

The Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) program in Saint Louis University's Department of Theological Studies is geared toward students who want to pursue focused scholarship, prepare for future doctoral work or simply exercise their intellectual curiosity. SLU's M.T.S. program offers an ideal first degree in theology, orienting students to the major fields of theological study, including biblical studies, the history of Christianity, theological ethics and constructive theology. Resources for theology students at SLU include the more than 37,000 microfilms of the Vatican Film Library, the archives of the Institute of Jesuit Sources and more than 150,0000 volumes of the Divinity Library in the Pius XII Memorial Library, which contains 1.4 million books, journals and other media. The library also provides access to many key research resources, including the Patrologia Latina, Brepolis, Early English Books OnLine, ATLA, Catholic Periodical Index, J-STOR and Index of Christian Art, as well as electronic access to major journals and other indexing tools. Saint Louis University's Center for Digital Humanities creates products and tools to support teaching and research in historical theology. Theology faculty and graduate students are engaged in interdisciplinary work with other departments and centers at SLU, including the Department of Women's and Gender Studies and the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the broad outlines of Christian scripture, Christian history and the major theological developments in the tradition, as well as core terms, categories and exempla that frame theological and religious studies. Graduates will be able to articulate and apply the theories and methods that structure the study of theology and religion.  

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Secondary School Teacher (Religion/Theology), Adult Education Instructor (Faith/Spirituality), Scientific Journal Editor (Theology), Academic Advisor (Humanities/Religion Focus), Community Education Program Coordinator, Curriculum Developer (Theology/Religious Studies), Parish Education Coordinator, Research Assistant (Theology/Interdisciplinary Studies), Director of Religious Education, Interfaith Program Director, Catechetical Leader, Youth Ministry Coordinator, Cultural Affairs Officer (Religion/Education Focus), Religious Education Consultant, Faith-Based Outreach Coordinator, Spiritual Formation Director, NGO Program Coordinator (Faith/Community Outreach), Humanitarian Aid Coordinator (Faith-Based Organizations), Advocacy Specialist (Interfaith/Religious Freedom), Community Development Specialist (Religion/Education), Social Justice Program Coordinator (Faith/Education Focus)