MA Theology at University of Notre Dame

Programme overview

The master of arts in Theology at Notre Dame is for working professionals who desire to strengthen, enrich, and broaden their understanding of the Catholic theological tradition. The MA curriculum offers two format tracks. Each track is anchored in a different mode of learning: Hybrid Online or Summer Residential learning. The Hybrid Online track allows students to study primarily online. The Summer Residential track allows students to primarily study in residence at Notre Dame during the summer, supplemented by online learning. A note on written application materials: to allow the application to reflect the applicant's own unmodified voice, this program requires applicants not to use AI at all in composing their responses. This includes "proofreading" functions within apps like Grammarly that give wording suggestions. Updated: 9/28/2026 Minimum residency: Summer only.

Faculty: The Graduate School | Department: Theology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Notre Dame, IN, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School application materials: GRE General Test optional; TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for non-native speakers of English; Curriculum vitae; Statement of intent; Three letters of recommendation; Unofficial transcripts from each post-secondary institution required at the time of application. (Official transcript showing conferral of a bachelor's degree due upon enrollment.) Application deadline: Feb. 15.

USD 69,110 a year (2026-27). Graduate School full-time tuition for 2026-27, the rate the page lists for Graduate School programmes generally (not a programme-specific schedule). Excludes technology ($250), health centre access ($150) and student activity ($100) fees. Source

Notre Dame Law School admits new Juris Doctor students for the fall term only.

Notre Dame MBA application rounds: Early Action September 10, 2026; Round 1 October 20, 2026; Round 2 January 7, 2027; Round 3 March 17, 2027. The application fee is $175, paid by credit card.

Executive MBA application rounds: Early Action September 10, 2026; Round 1 October 20, 2026; Round 2 January 7, 2027; Round 3 March 17, 2027. The application fee is $100, paid by credit card.

Juris Doctor Regular Decision: the application opens September 1 and closes March 1, with supporting documents due by March 10. The application fee is $75, payable by credit card.

Apply through the official page: https://graduateschool.nd.edu/admissions/

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