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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.

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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.

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

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Student featuresLiesl AmentClass of 2024

Student featuresTheresa GardnerClass of 2022

AcademicsThe D.C. advantageOur location in Washington, D.C., means we shape issues of the public moment. This is where theological thinking moves from the classroom to the culture.

Student featuresKelsey NowackClass of 2022

Student lifeOur communityInside and outside the classroom, the school aims to serve as a hospitable and supportive environment for all students involved in studying theology and religious studies.

Faculty featuresDr. CloutierAssociate Professor of Moral Theology/Ethics

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