School of Theology and Religious Studies

We teach in the name of the Church.

Our mission comes straight from the Vatican:

To teach and offer academic degrees by the authority of the Pope.

Explore the depths of Catholic intellectual tradition at the pontifical School of Theology and Religious Studies. We have provided world-class education under the finest theological minds for over 130 years—from seminarians and religious sisters, to biomedical ethicists, liturgists, and laity. Come discover the answers to life’s ultimate questions.

91%

More than 90% of full-time undergraduate students receive financial aid.

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The School of Theology and Religious Studies is the oldest at Catholic University.

11:1

Catholic University’s student-faculty ratio is 11:1, and 64% of classes have fewer than 20 students.

At the heart of the Church.

Our Washington, D.C. location fosters opportunities for theological scholarship that can’t be found anywhere outside of Rome.

In consecration to the Truth.

Your future classmates share their thoughts on why you should study theology at The Catholic University of America.

Will Deatherage, ’22

Our Washington, D.C. campus is an unparalleled advantage.

Ariel Hobbs, ’22

Theology prepares you for a wide range of opportunities.

Taylor Kniphfer, ’25

Theology makes your faith your own.

Explore TRS

See the latest news and highlights from the School of Theology.

Faculty featuresDr. WesselOrdinary Professor of Church History and Historical Theology,

Student featuresKelsey NowackClass of 2022

Student featuresTheresa GardnerClass of 2022

AcademicsFaculty and researchWe are the center of Catholic theological scholarship in the United States, offering unparalleled breadth and depth in research, teaching, and publications.

Student lifeInternshipsTRS facilitates student internships with a variety of organizations in order to augment our students’ education with experience outside the classroom.

AcademicsInstitutesThe institutes housed TRS exist to bridge the exacting research carried on by scholars and the needs of local and international communities.

NewsUniversity, Peer Support Lift Up First-Generation Students

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Serving the Church and the Nation

We are forming the next generation of theologians and pastoral leaders. Our world-class faculty prepare students of all
backgrounds for religious, academic, and professional careers—bringing the practice of faith and reason into all that they do.