ACCREDITATION AND EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
The Graduate Program in Theology offers comprehensive programming in graduate studies. Villanova’s Augustinian heritage is reflected in a “faith engaging culture” approach integrating the mind and heart in service of the church and world. We use a portfolio review system to assess each of our programs in light of their distinct learning goals. Master’s students find placements in ministry, education, and doctoral studies. The PhD in Theology program was launched in Fall 2016. Our Heart of Teaching Program prepares master’s and doctoral students for roles of educational leadership within the academy and beyond.
Our Graduate Program in Theology is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools and is approved to offer the following degrees:
- Master of Arts in Ministry and Theology
- Master of Arts in Theology
- Master of Theological Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy.
Educational Effectiveness
Statement of Eductional Effectiveness for ATS-approved Degrees
In 2024, 100% of all graduates found employment within six months of graduation or continued their education.
The following statistics provide information regarding our students' time to completion during the 2023-2024 academic year:
Master of Arts in Theology
Of the 7 M.A. graduates in 2023-2024:
5 finished the degree in 2 years
2 finished the degree in 5 years
Master of Arts in Ministry and Theology
Of the 4 M.M.T. graduates in 2023-2024:
3 finished the degree in 2 years
1 finished the degree in 5 years
Master of Theological Studies
Of the 2 M.T.S. graduates in 2023-2024:
2 finished the degree in 2 years
PhD in Theology
Of the 4 graduates in 2023-2024:
4 finished the degree in 6 years
DEADLINES
January 6: For admission to the PhD program with or without assistantship
February 1: For admission to master's programs with funding consideration
August 1: For admission to master's or certificate programs without funding for the fall
December 1: For admission to master's or certificate programs without funding for the spring
If you have missed a master's or certificate program deadline, please contact the program coordinator to discuss your options.
STUDENT NEWS
Elisha Chi, doctoral candidate, was named the recipient of an Honorary Dissertation Fellowship, Louisville Institute, August 2023. Chi was also awarded a 2023 Villanova Graduate Student Summer Research Fellowship.
Perdian Tumanan, doctoral student, was selected as one of the Roothbert Fund Fellows for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Elisha Chi
Perdian Tumanan