Theology, MTh

The University of Dallas offers  the Master of Arts in Theology and the Master of Theology. The MA and MTh in theology at the University of Dallas explores the masters of the Catholic Tradition with intellectual rigor and enthusiastic orthodoxy. Students plumb the depths of Scripture, trace dogmatic and theological developments, and explore the true path to virtue, holiness and happiness with God.

The MTh in theology at the University of Dallas explores the masters of the Catholic Tradition with intellectual rigor and enthusiastic orthodoxy. Some background in philosophy and a minimum of nine undergraduate credits in philosophy for the M.A. applicants is required. A sufficiently strong background in theology, preferably an undergraduate theology major, is required.

Master of Theology: 30 credit hours 

Coursework: 30 credit hours 
A maximum of twelve credits may be earned in 5000 level courses. Six credits may be transferred, with the recommendation of the Chairman, from a graduate institution toward the graduate credits.

Comprehensive exam
The comprehensive exam has written and oral components. 

Additional Stipulations
Some background in philosophy in the case of the M.Th. applicants and a minimum of nine undergraduate credits in philosophy for the M.A. applicants is required. These requirements may be waived if the applicant demonstrates competency in philosophy.

A sufficiently strong background in theology, preferably an undergraduate theology major, is required. Each applicant's background will be individually evaluated, and in case of deficiency, students will be required to enroll either in appropriate courses or in directed individual study to obtain a foundation in theology.
 
If you have any questions about these programs and wish to contact Theology faculty themselves, please email the chairman of the Department of Theology, Dr. Christopher J. Malloy at cmalloy@udallas.edu. He will answer your questions and/or put you in touch with other professors.