The role of the laity in the Catholic Church has evolved remarkably since the Second Vatican Council. Lay women and men share with the clergy a common baptismal calling to holiness, simplicity of lifestyle, generosity and service to others, and spreading the good news of the Gospel.

In pursuing this calling, you may find yourself drawn to theological education, either to serve the Church as a lay minister or to mature in your journey of discipleship. Service in the Church takes many forms: from full-time to part-time, from volunteer to professional, from collaborative to independent.

Additionally, you may be seeking to better understand your faith for personal reasons, whether to enhance your career, to improve your personal living of the Gospel, or for personal, intellectual and spiritual satisfaction.

Degrees to Meet Your Needs
At Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, we recognize that your personal and professional goals require master's degree programs with flexibility. The Master of Arts in Theology and Master of Theological Studies allow you to focus on your interests through electives while maintaining a solid foundation in the core courses of theological study.

Founded and administered by monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, the School offers a rich Benedictine heritage with a focus on the Benedictine value of balance between holiness and learning. You’ll be encouraged to deepen your relationship with God, through prayer with the student and monastic communities, in individual prayer and through the School's spiritual formation program.

Whether as a part-time student taking weekend or online courses or a full-time student taking weekly classes alongside seminarians, you’ll discover that, as a Saint Meinrad student, you’re following your baptismal calling and gaining a solid foundation of spirituality and learning.