“Factus est Deus homo ut homo fieret Deus.
God became man so that man might become God.”
Why Philosophy and Theology?
Indeed, we cannot say “I have the truth”, but the truth has us, it touches us. And we try to let ourselves be guided by this touch. [T]his phrase from John 3 crossed my mind: that we are ‘co-workers of the Truth’. One can work with the truth, because the truth is a person. One can let truth in, try to provide the truth with value. That seemed to me finally to be the very definition of the profession of a theologian; that he, when he has been touched by this truth, when truth has caught sight of him, is now ready to let it take him into service, to work on it and for it.
-Benedict XVI | Last Testament: In His Own Words
ADVANCED STUDIES IN PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY
The Catholic Center encourages our students to pursue fellowships, or advanced studies in the disciplines of Philosophy and Theology. There are many options for students to consider, but a number of them stand out as opportunities to continue academic work in the intellectual traditions of the Faith.
The following programs and resources are presented as an aid for your search. We welcome you to visit us to discuss any questions or ideas you may have about ongoing academic work in these disciplines.
St. Joseph’s Seminary Archdiocese of New York
St. Joseph’s Seminary and College, founded in 1896, is the major seminary of the Archdiocese of New York. Its primary mission is to serve the Church by forming men for the Catholic priesthood. St. Joseph’s functions as the principal institution of priestly formation for the Archdiocese of New York, the Diocese of Brooklyn, and the Diocese of Rockville Centre. St. Joseph’s also welcomes seminarians from other archdioceses, dioceses, eparchies, and other religious congregations.
As a complement to its primary mission, St. Joseph’s Seminary also serves the Church by offering graduate theological and philosophical degree programs to qualified students at multiple locations. Graduate degree programs in the theological disciplines are offered to candidates for the Permanent Diaconate, lay men and women, men and women in consecrated life, and clergy who wish to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith through systematic study, or who are called to serve the Church in roles of leadership.
Graduate Theology degrees offered: Master of Arts in Theology, a Master of Arts in Catholic Philosophical Studies, two Post-Masters or Graduate Certificates in Sacred Scripture and Dogmatic Theology.
A graduate degree program in Catholic Philosophical Studies is offered to qualified students who seek an advanced understanding of philosophy in the Catholic tradition and its special relationship with the study of Catholic theology.
THE Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception Washington, D. C.
The Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception is a studium of the Order of Preachers, Province of St. Joseph, located at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. The Dominican House of Studies is committed to imparting to all of its students a capacity for serious scholarship and a basic competence in philosophy and theology through the study of St. Thomas Aquinas in dialogue with the best of contemporary thought. For ministry preparation it offers a comprehensive program of studies integrated with spiritual and pastoral components in order to form students imbued with a desire for holiness, capable of effective preaching, and competent pastoral ministry.
Graduate Degrees Offered: Master of Arts (Theology) (M.A.), Master of Arts (Thomistic Studies), Master of Divinity (M. Div.) for priestly ministry, Baccalaureate of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.), Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.), Non-Degree Seeking (N.D.S.) opportunities for personal study.
THE Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas | rome
The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, known as the The Angelicum, offers university education where faith and reason work together. It forms students as virtuous leaders, capable of evangelization and promoting integral human development. Illuminating the present by the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, students, professors, and staff share in Dominican study, prayer, community and preaching.
Academic work focuses on the disciplines of Philosophy, Theology, Canon Law, and the Social Sciences.
Baccalaureate, Licentiate and Doctoral degrees are offered through the School of Philosophy.
The following Theology degrees are offered through the School of Theology: Baccalaureate in Theology, Diploma in Pastoral Theology, Licentiate in Theology, Doctorate in Theology, Diploma Programs in Spirituality and Inter-religious Dialogue.
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Catholic University of America offers Schools of Philosophy and Theology where the search for the Truth and knowledge of it is the bold focus of academic work in both disciplines.
The School of Philosophy offers undergraduate and graduate opportunities for study. See academic opportunities in Philosophy here.
The School of Theology and Religious Studies offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as Pontifical Degrees by mandate of the Holy See. See academic opportunities in Theology here.
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK CITY
Fordham University offers undergraduate and graduate level degrees in philosophy with focuses on ancient and medieval thinkers, and strong emphases in the areas of Epistemology, Ethics, Medieval Philosophy, Metaphysics and the Philosophy of Religion.
Undergraduate study options are here.
Fordham also offers an accelerated Masters in Philosophy.
Graduate level opportunities for study are here.