Overview

The Moral Theology and Ethics program at Catholic University of America is designed to prepare graduate students to make significant contributions to knowledge in a major area of moral theological or ethical inquiry while broadening their understanding of other areas of theology.

Features

Students also select a minor area from in or outside of the School to support their doctoral research.

By means of research seminars, advanced level courses, language skills, comprehensive examinations, and an extensive research project, the program is designed to develop graduates who are capable of thorough theological understanding and careful research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Ethics and Politics in St. Augustine

The Moral Theology of St. Thomas

Freedom, Law, Rights

Twentieth-Century Theological Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Ethics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should possess an M.A. in theology or religious studies as offered by Catholic University, or the equivalent of this degree.

Ordinarily, applicants will have obtained twelve credit hours of undergraduate or graduate philosophy.

Students who enter the Moral Theology/Ethics Ph.D. program with academic deficiencies will be encouraged to audit courses to complement their doctoral level courses.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

52190 USD / year

≈ 52190 USD / year
Out-of-State

52190 USD / year

≈ 52190 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52190 USD / year

≈ 52190 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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