Master of Arts in Religious Education

This program is designed for students who wish to prepare to serve as directors of religious education and youth ministers in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

• It is offered by the Department of Theology of Duquesne University in collaboration with the Department for Religious Education of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
• Students enrolled in this program are eligible for a full tuition scholarship, and normally enroll in one course per semester.

Visit the Graduate Studies page for a list of course titles, times, and instructors for the current semesters. Theology courses are also listed in a 3-year rotation on the Pastoral Ministry page.

Required courses in Theology and Catechetics (27 credits)

• Theol 510, Old Testament
• Theol 509, New Testament
• Theol 520, Christology
• Theol 531, Ecclesiology
• Theol 538, Sacraments
• Theol 541, Theological Ethics
• Theol 543, Social Ethics
• Theol 577, Introduction to Catechetics
• Theol 579, Catechesis of Adults

Required courses in Education (6 credits)

• GPSY 511, Psychology of Learning
• GPSY 514, Human Growth and Development
• Elective courses in Education (3 credits)
• 3 credits in an Education course

Financial Assistance for MA in Religious Education

Diocesan Scholarships:

Students working as parish catechetical leaders and youth ministers in the Diocese of Pittsburgh may apply to the Office for Religious Education for full tuition scholarships. Contact the Office for Religious Education at 412.456.3112 for information and application.

Additional Information

For information on the M.A. in Religious Education, please contact

Dr. Maureen O'Brien, Director of Pastoral Ministry Programs
Fisher Hall 300C
412.396.6528
obrien@duq.edu