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College of Arts and Sciences

Certificate in Catholic Theology and Ministry Curriculum

Program Requirements

Below are the course requirements for the Certificate in Catholic Theology and Ministry.

12 units

Certificate

Minimum Requirements

THRS 137

Thinking Catholic: The Development of Catholic Faith and Practice

(Note: Normally taken in the Fall Semester, 1st year)

3

THRS 137P

Catholic Ministry Practicum

(Note: Normally taken in 1st year)

1

THRS 337

Catholic Faith and Inter-religious Dialogue

(Note: Normally taken in the Fall Semester, 2nd year)

3

THRS 337P

Catholic Faith in a Pluralistic Society

(Note: Normally taken in 2nd year)

1

THRS 335

Catholic Social Thought

(Note: Taken in 3rd or 4th year. Students may petition to take a major-specific FETI course instead of THRS 335)

3

THRS 335P

Catholic Faith and Social Justice

1

Take Your Studies Further

Declare a Major or Minor

Students enrolled in the Certificate in Catholic Theology and Ministry program are encouraged to consider minoring or majoring in Theology and Religious Studies, since 9 Certificate units (the three 3-unit courses) can count toward the 18-unit THRS minor or 36-unit major. For more information, contact thrs@sandiego.edu.

Have any questions?

Contact Us!

We're happy to assist you with any questions you may have about the Certificate in Catholic Theology and Ministry!

Email Program Director Dr. Mary Doak for questions about the certificate program or Scholarship Director Dr. Kenny Van Tilburg about the University Ministry Scholarship.