An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
Fully online and asynchronous, designed for working professionals, and awarded by a university established by treaty between sovereign States.
Online (Asynchronous)
Study fully online, on your own schedule, at a university created by treaty between sovereign States and registered with the United Nations.
A university established by treaty between sovereign States
Faculty who include diplomats, scholars and senior practitioners
Rigorous academic oversight and quality assurance
A global alumni community across four continents
The School of Theology and Interfaith Studies at EUCLID (Euclid University) offers a primary external (distance or online) degree program called: Intergovernmental Master of Theology in Roman Catholic Studies for Interfaith Scholars (Online) (MRCT).
Its main purpose is to offer an engaging, academically and theologically sound graduate program to anyone interested in the Catholic Faith.
It is worth mentioning that our programs are taught from a Magisterial (official teachings of the Catholic Church) rather than from a controversial perspective. However and in accordance with the medieval (and Catholic) academic tradition of the disputatio, this program relies on debates and dialectal resources (see featured video).
This EUCLID program is offered as part of EUCLID’s interreligious mandate but is not in any way approved by the Holy See itself. For a list of programs directly approved by the Holy See, please visit www.educatio.va
The EUCLID degree is a civil (public and intergovernmental), not ecclesiastical degree. However, the degree is recognized by the Holy See under applicable UNESCO conventions
The program is completed fully online and follows three stages.
Core coursework that builds advanced knowledge of the field, with readings, written assignments and faculty feedback.
Research preparation through academic writing, critical thinking and research methods, preparing you for independent work.
A final thesis or dissertation, an original research project completed under faculty supervision and assessed by academic examiners.
Possible areas of specialization include:
– Patristics
– Liturgical Studies
– Modern Catholic theologians
– Ecumenical and Inter-Religious relations
– Advanced Scriptural Studies
– Social Issues, Ethics and Bioethics
Below: Fr Matija Maticic presenting his doctoral dissertation via video conference at EUCLID's EU liaison office in Montpellier, France. Fr Maticic is the episcopal vicar of the Cathedral of St Vitus in Rijeka (Croatia).
Below: EUCLID is an official partner of the Ecclesiastical Order of Saint John Chrysostom whose patron is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Jos.
Applicants should have a relevant Bachelor’s degree issued by an institution listed in the UNESCO-IAU handbook/database or otherwise duly recognized/accredited. Similar or related backgrounds with adequate professional experience may be considered for Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) who may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested. Students are expected to be in a position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.
Course titles open the course page in the EUCLID learning platform. The roadmap is updated automatically from the university's academic records.
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COURSES | ||
Code | Course Name | USCH |
International Academic and Professional Paper Writing | 2 | |
Argumentation and Critical Thinking | 2 | |
Philosophical Foundations | 3 | |
Philosophical Foundations II | 4 | |
New Testament Greek | 2 | |
Old Testament Background / Overview | 1 | |
The Canon of Scriptures | 2 | |
History of the Roman Catholic Church | 2 | |
History of Development of Christian Doctrine | 4 | |
Old Testament Review | 2 | |
New Testament Review | 2 | |
Patristics I (Early Church Fathers) | 2 | |
Patristics II (Latter Church Fathers) | 2 | |
Lectures on the Catechism of the Catholic Church | 3 | |
St Augustine / Doctors of the Church | 2 | |
St Thomas Aquinas & Scholasticism | 2 | |
Modern Catholic Theologians | 2 | |
Roman Catholic Spirituality | 2 | |
Eastern Orthodox / Roman Catholic Comparative Studies | 1 | |
Debates / Comparative Studies | 1 | |
Total Credit Hours (USCH): | 43 | |
Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.
This advanced program in Catholic Theology provides an outstanding academic preparation to its students for further studies at the graduate level as well as service in churches and institutions of higher learning. Its main purpose is to offer an engaging and academically sound graduate program to anyone interested in Catholic and Christian theology (with a focus on primary sources including Patristics).
EUCLID is the only intergovernmental, treaty-based university with a UN registered charter and recognized expertise in diplomacy. Join the alma mater of ambassadors and senior officials globally.
Note: if the PDF brochure is unavailable (or outdated by 2 years), please contact admissions@euclid.int
EUCLID brings together a distinguished international faculty of scholars, practitioners and senior officials. Our professors combine strong academic credentials with real-world experience in international organizations, government, the professions and civil society, and many of them serve the Global South and emerging economies.
The profiles below represent a selection of our outstanding faculty. For the full faculty roster and the professors specifically assigned to this program, please visit our Faculty Profiles Directory.
Applications are reviewed in 4 to 6 business days. Questions get an answer within 2 business days.
