Aquinas Institute of Theology

The Aquinas Institute of Theology  was founded by the Dominican Order and sponsored by the Province of St. Albert the Great. 

The Institute has also been a leader in online theological study and currently offers four separate graduate programs in a blended online/intensive format, including a Master of Arts in Health Care Mission (MAHCM), a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (MAPS), ' Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (MAPM), and the country's only Roman Catholic doctoral program in preaching (D.Min.). Excellence in preaching is further promoted through AI’s Summer Preaching Institute.

The libraries of St. Louis University constitute an extraordinary resource for Aquinas Institute students.  Pius XII Memorial Library houses a four-story theology wing, a wide range of theological journals, and electronic database resources as well as books that can be checked out for a semester.  New students usually receive an orientation to Pius Library and are introduced to SLU’s theological librarian. The SLU Law Library and Medical Library are also available for specialized research.

With the diverse needs of the world, more career avenues are opening in ministry. At Aquinas Institute, we are dedicated to providing our students with the most complete education possible to serve in lay ministry or the priesthood. We help our graduates find positions in education, pastoral care, parish ministry, campus ministry and leadership roles in Church and community.