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Home » Certification » Graduate Theological Programs » Villanova University

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania

About Villanova University

Founded in 1842, Villanova is the only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation. Villanova University values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. Villanovans are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. Villanova attracts and forges world changers—people who ignite positive change everywhere life takes them.

Mission Statement

Villanova University is a Catholic Augustinian community of higher education, committed to excellence and distinction in the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge. Inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, the University is grounded in the wisdom of the Catholic intellectual tradition and advances a deeper understanding of the relationship between faith and reason. Villanova emphasizes and celebrates the liberal arts and sciences as foundational to all academic programs. The University community welcomes and respects members of all faiths who seek to nurture a concern for the common good and who share an enthusiasm for the challenge of responsible and productive citizenship in order to build a just and peaceful world.

Graduate Programs*
M.M.T.: Master of Arts in Ministry and Theology

  • General Pastoral Ministry Track
  • Chaplaincy Education Track (new)


M.A.: Master of Arts in Theology

M.T.S.: Master of Theological Studies

  • Theological Education Track
  • Research/Project Track


Ph.D.: Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

Graduate Certificate Programs*
Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
Certificate in Theological Studies
Certificate in Interdisciplinary Theological Inquiry

*Before beginning any graduate program you are strongly encouraged to contact the Administrative Specialist, Certification, Lisa Sarenac, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (414) 483-4898 Ext. 304 for additional information and with any questions you may have.

Office of University Admission
Villanova University
Austin Hall
800 E. Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085

Website: www1.villanova.edu
Phone: 610.519.4000
Fax: 610.519.6450
[email protected]

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