Join the Conversation between Faith and Culture

In our Department of Theology, the conversation between faith and culture becomes intellectually alive as students and teachers engage scripture, tradition, experience and contemporary thought in search of understanding.

Students from various faith backgrounds and from many parts of the world come here to study theology. They benefit from the riches of Catholic theology and rigorous critical inquiry in a setting where we understand that religious questions are real and important, both for you and for the world.

"Growing in knowledge of God and views of God found in different faith traditions will broaden your worldview, enrich your prayer and change your life."

Elizabeth McKay, Undergraduate

Degree Offerings

The major in Theology provides a solid foundation and sound knowledge of the Christian tradition by studying its biblical roots, historical development, and interaction with the religions and cultures of the world. The minor engages Christian theological tradition in conversation with different cultures, religions, philosophies, and social contexts.

Explore Theology
An interdisciplinary program, considering concepts, themes, and issues through the application of various lenses, the practice of distinct approaches, and wide exploration of pertinent materials.

Explore Interreligious Studies
Prepare for specialized studies in systematic theology, moral theology, or biblical theology at the doctoral level, teach theology at the secondary level, or explore the interconnection between pastoral life and theolgy in various cutural, socio-economic contexts, particularly on the African continent. Classes are offered both in-person and online.  Explore Master's in Theology
Participate in the rigorous study of systematic theology, moral theology, and biblical theology, while simultaneously engaging in a range of disciplines and perspectives that enrich your thinking, including history of religion, philosophy, anthropology, spirituality, sociology, and the physical sciences. While Duquesne University is not presently accepting applications for this program, we hope to resume admissions soon. Stay tuned!

Join the conversation between faith and culture

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Graduate Study Opportunities

Students are pursuing original research on a wide range of topics through our Master of Arts in Theology program.

Theology undergraduate student

Undergraduate opportunities

We offer an undergraduate major and minor in theology, as well as double major opportunities in Philosophy and Psychology and an undergraduate minor in Interreligious Studies.

Consortium for Christian–Muslim Dialogue

Consortium for Christian–Muslim Dialogue

We seek to work with academic, religious, and social institutions here and abroad to end inter-religious conflicts.

Meet Our Faculty

Dr. James Bailey

Dr. James Bailey

Department Chair & Associate Professor, Theology

Dr. Marie Baird

Dr. Marie Baird

Associate Professor, Theology

Dr. Radu Bordeianu

Dr. Radu Bordeianu

Graduate Director & Associate Professor, Theology

Dr. Sebastian Madathummuriyil

Dr. Sebastian Madathummuriyil

Associate Professor, Theology

Dr. Kevin Mongrain

Dr. Kevin Mongrain

Associate Professor, Theology

Dr. Anna Scheid

Dr. Anna Scheid

Associate Professor, Theology

Dr. Eugene Uzukwu

Dr. Eugene Uzukwu

Professor, Theology

Dr. Elisabeth Vasko

Dr. Elisabeth Vasko

Associate Professor, Theology

Dr. George Worgul

Dr. George Worgul

Professor, Theology

Dr. Darlene Weaver

Dr. Darlene Weaver

Associate Provost for Academic Affairs & Professor, Theology

Dr. Daniel Scheid

Dr. Daniel Scheid

Undergraduate Director & Associate Professor, Theology

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