Overview

Features

Since Catechetics is an academic discipline from Catholic University of America , that, by its nature, is interdisciplinary, courses from the various academic areas of the School may be taken.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Assessment Interview takes place prior to registration and then at midterm of the first semester.

A minimum of 30 hours of coursework after the M.A. degree; 36 hours if the student has an M.A. from another academic discipline.

12-15 credit hours are to be taken in Catechetics and foundational courses at the 700-level (lecture) and 800-level (seminar).

9-12 credit hours in an academic area of the School of Theology and Religious Studies for a minor area.

9 credit hours may be taken in an allied area outside the major and minor area of concentration offered in the School of Theology and Religious Studies or another school of the University.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious Studies View 97 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master of Arts degree in Theology/Religious Studies or Catechetics/Religious Education, or an equivalent degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.

Additional prerequisite coursework may be required by the area director when deemed necessary for the student's successful completion of degree requirements.

Three letters of recommendation are required from persons able to evaluate the applicant's ability to complete graduate studies successfully.

Non-native English speakers must show proficiency through the TOEFL exam (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

The results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) which are considered in awarding scholarships.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

7680 USD / year

≈ 7680 USD / year
Out-of-State

7680 USD / year

≈ 7680 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7680 USD / year

≈ 7680 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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