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Earn The 51-credit hour campus or online master’s degree in theology program explores from Joseph Education College (JEC), Yangon, Myanmar!
JEC’s Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Catholic Theology combines the academic rigor of a world-class university with lively concern for informed and effective pastoral ministry in the twenty-first century Church. The program is flexible enough to fit the needs of those interested in pursuing research degrees, professional ministry, high school teaching, or parish service.
As a master’s student in Theology at JEC, you examine the richness of the Catholic faith and its theological heritage in the light of modern human experience. Our program provides an environment of academic excellence flexible enough to meet the needs of those interested in pursuing research degrees, professional ministry, or parish service. We encourage high academic achievement and heightened sensitivity to the needs for social justice and peace in the world around us. The MA in Theology program explores;
The course of study leads to the Master of Arts degree in Theology; it is available on our campus or online. The program consists of three pillars:
Students learn to express the narrative of salvation history, explain the biblical foundations of Catholic doctrine, interpret the texts in light of tradition, and substantiate the reliability of Sacred Scripture.
Each of our students develops a foundational knowledge of the Catholic Church’s dogmatic, sacramental, moral, and spiritual teaching as exemplified by the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Students come to grasp the main themes of Church history, particularly in Myanmar as well as Asia, with special emphasis on evangelization and on the saints and martyrs as teachers and models.
Requirements for acceptance into the Applied Catholic Theology program are:
Applications will be reviewed, and ultimately accepted or denied, by a faculty admissions committee appointed by the Program Director.
The Master of Arts in Theology is awarded upon the completion of thirteen courses. Ten of the courses are required (listed below), and three are electives. A competency exam is required after the first four foundational courses in the program.
Students may use one of their three electives to write a master’s thesis. Full-time students may complete the degree in four semesters over two academic years. Part-time students typically complete the program in three or four years.
We know securing the appropriate funds for your education is vital to your experience at Joseph Education College. Our Student Financial Services Office is here to help you understand the types of aid that are available to you.
Courses: Read the below file.
| Modules for Master of Catholic Theology Degree Program | ||
| No | Modules/Subjects | Credits |
| 1 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| 2 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| 3 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| 4 | Christology | 3 |
| 5 | Ecclesiology | 3 |
| 6 | The Trinity | 3 |
| 7 | Fundamental Moral Theology | 3 |
| 8 | Introduction to Church History | 3 |
| 9 | Sacramental Theology | 3 |
| 10 | Mariology | 3 |
| 11 | Missiology (Selective) | 3 |
| 12 | Evangelization (Selective) | 3 |
| 13 | Catholic Social Communication (Selective) | 3 |
| 14 | Myanmar Catholic Church (Selective) | 3 |
| 15 | Thesis | 12 |
| 16 | Thesis Defense | |