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Pastoral Certificate in Catholic Theological Studies at St. Mary's University (Calgary)

St. Mary's University (Calgary), Canada

Programme overview

Gives faith leaders and educators theological grounding for serving in parishes, schools and ministries; can be completed for credit or audit, in person at the FCJ Centre by the Cathedral in Calgary with a hybrid option for remote participation.

Duration: Eight courses (18 credits) over four years; courses meet Saturdays for six hours  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: First intake Fall 2026 (applications open October 1, 2025; deadline August 31, 2026)  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

18 credits across 8 courses: Catholic Intellectual Tradition (3), Theology of the Church (1.5), Reading Biblical Texts (3), Church History (1.5), Understanding the Sacraments (1.5), Contemporary Issues and Catholic Moral Theology (3), Foundations of Ministry (3), Introduction to Ministries: Catechesis/Family/Youth (1.5).

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Application information

CAD 6,000 for the whole programme. Approximate total for the certificate; students pay the same per-credit tuition as undergraduate programs, and audit students pay half. Source

Apply online through ApplyAlberta. Application fee is $100 (non-refundable, paid by credit card); international student application fee is $175; re-admission application $100. A $200 non-refundable registration deposit confirms an admitted applicant's place.

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