Bachelor of Sacred Theology

A Pontifical Degree

The Josephinum, in affiliation with the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome, Italy, offers a Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) degree. This degree is awarded by the Angelicum as an entry-level pontifical degree; candidates awarded this degree may then pursue higher pontifical degrees.

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Important Requirements

The STB degree may be earned in addition to the MDiv, the latter of which is required for ordination. The STB itself does not require the practical courses included among the requirements for ordination. Review our Catalog for more details on requirements and prerequisites.

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Curriculum Plan

  • BI 501: Introduction to Scripture (3 hours)
  • DO 501: Fundamental Theology (3 hours)
  • HS 501: Church History I (3 hours)
  • MO 501: Fundamental Moral Theology I (3 hours)
  • PA 501: Foundations of Spirituality (3 hours)
  • PA 511: Introduction to Liturgy (1.5 hours)
  • Total Credit Hours: 16.5
  • BI 502: Gospels of Mark and Matthew (3 hours)
  • BI 512: Pentateuch (3 hours)
  • DO 502: Trinity (3 hours)
  • HS 502: Church History II (3 hours)
  • MO 502: Fundamental Moral Theology II (3 hours)
  • Total Credit Hours: 15.0
  • BI 601: Prophets (3 hours)
  • DO 601: Christology (3 hours)
  • DO 611: Sacraments I (3 hours)
  • MO 601: Virtue: Transformation in Christ (3 hours)
  • MO 602: Catholic Social Teaching (3 hours)
  • Total Credit Hours: 12.0
  • DO 602: Theological Anthropology (3 hours)
  • DO 612: Sacraments II (3 hours)
  • HS 602: Patristics (3 hours)
  • HS 612: Church History III (3 hours)
  • Total Credit Hours: 15.0
  • BI 701: Gospel of Luke/Acts (3 hours)
  • DO 711: Ecclesiology (3 hours)
  • MO 701: Sexual Morality (3 hours)
  • PA 711: Canon Law I (3 hours)
  • Total Credit Hours: 12.0
  • BI 702: Wisdom Literature (3 hours)
  • BI 712: Pauline Corpus (3 hours)
  • MO 702: Medical Morality (3 hours)
  • PA 712: Canon Law II (3 hours)
  • Total Credit Hours: 12.0
  • BI 801: Johannine Corpus (3 hours)
  • DO 801: Ecumenism (1.5 hours)
  • Total Credit Hours: 4.5
  • DO 802: Mariology (1.5 hours)
  • Total Degree Credit Hours: 88.5

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