Theology Degree at Aquinas College
Discover Theology at Aquinas
Theology faculty are guided by the Dominican spirit of contemplari et contemplata aliis tradere: “to contemplate and to hand on to others the fruits of contemplation."
The goals of the Theology Department are to root students in Scripture, the soul of theology, to faithfully transmit to students the Catholic tradition and to promote in students action in the world that springs from the Truth of the Gospel, placing themselves at the service of Life and Love.
All full time theology faculty have been offered and accepted an individual mandatum from ecclesiastical authority. Graduates readily find employment in parishes in the Dioceses of Grand Rapids, Lansing and the Arch-Diocese of Detroit.
It's Time to Find Your Path
Career Preparation based on leadership
1. Students will be rooted in Scripture, the soul of theology.
2. Students will have the Catholic tradition transmitted faithfully.
3. Students will learn to promote action in the world that springs from the Truth
of the Gospel, placing themselves at the service of Life and Love.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to help students studying theology, pursuing church management, pursuing master's degrees, with financial need, or who attended a Catholic high school,
Certificate of Theological Studies
The Certificate is ideal for Catholics seeking a deeper understanding of their faith, including traditional age students hoping to work in Catholic schools or parish catechesis.
Student Research
Check out the current and past research that Aquinas students do with faculty to further the world's knowledge.Read More
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
Careers
Our graduates fill many positions in local dioceses and throughout the country as Directors of Religious Education, religion teachers in secondary and elementary schools, university professors and pastoral ministers. Several have gone on to consecrated religious life and ordination to the priesthood.
Graduate School
Our theology graduates have gone on for graduate study to Boston College, University of Notre Dame, Villanova University, Aquinas Institute of Theology, Fordham University, Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology Berkeley, University of Dayton and the Ukrainian Catholic University.
To learn more about careers, make an appointment with the AQ Advantage Center.
News from THE Theology Department
A message from Aquinas College on the passing of Pope Francis
Pope Francis led with humility, compassion, a profound commitment to the dignity of every person, and the stewardship of our common home.
Aquinas College to host intellectual programs for Jubilee 2025
We are excited to announce that Aquinas College will host numerous intellectual programs in celebration of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
AQ Prayer Night
Prayer Night is a new student-led AQ tradition, which joins around 40 students in prayer.
Aquinas Students are Taking College One Class at a Time, Literally
Citing increased focus, reduced stress, flexibility, friendships and memorable experiences, students are thriving in the Block Model pilot program, also known as one-class-at-a-time scheduling.
Aquinas College Joins Laudato Si’ Action Platform, Begins Planning
The planning will result in a seven-year road map to guide the college, which already has an advanced and highly regarded sustainability program, towards an even more sustainable future of care for the earth and humanity.