PROVIDENCE — Providence College (PC) has announced that a new Master of Arts (MA) in Catholic Theology and Culture will be offered beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. This new program is in addition to two other graduate programs in Catholic Theology which are the Master of Arts in Theology, and the Master of Theological Studies. The application is currently open, and students may complete the program full-time or part-time with evening courses.
“The MA in Catholic Theology and Culture provides graduate students with a theological foundation and an understanding of how these foundational truths in Catholicism have enriched culture more broadly,” said Graduate Program Director Dr. Sandra Keating. “The program was also designed with the needs of Catholic schools in mind, specifically for faculty and administrators seeking additional opportunities and knowledge on how to foster the faith of their students both in the classroom and within the broader community.”
The new program offers an interdisciplinary exploration of how Catholic thought engages with various aspects of culture and is designed for those who want to bridge theology with other fields including literature, art, philosophy, and history. The curriculum combines traditional theology courses with specialized Catholic Theology and Culture classes. Students also take electives that explore how Catholic themes manifest across different disciplines. Instead of a thesis, the program culminates in a capstone experience, allowing students to synthesize their learning in a meaningful project.
