Academic Programs

Pre-Theology Program
Saint Meinrad School of Theology offers a two-year Pre-Theology Program. When students complete this comprehensive program, they will have fulfilled all of the requirements of the Program of Priestly Formation (5th Edition) for entering a Master of Divinity program.

Admission Requirements
Students applying for admission to the Pre-Theology Program must be admitted to the School of Theology. (See Admission Requirements.) Students who complete the two-year program can earn a Master of Arts degree in Catholic Philosophical Studies. The academic requirements include 30 credit hours of course work in philosophy, 12 hours in theology courses and eight hours of electives.