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At the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (JST-SCU), the Master of Theological Studies combines online and in-person learning options to offer students flexibility in pursuing their education. The program values fellowship and community alongside in-depth theological study and opens the doors to many opportunities for its students and alumni.

Whether you work as a Catholic high school theology teacher, a nonprofit leader, a minister, an academic, or in any way that your faith leads you, the Graduate Programs in Pastoral Ministries (GPPM) at Santa Clara University equips you to answer your calling more fully.

Through programs such as the Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.), JST-SCU integrates faith and learning, encouraging you to think critically about theology as you learn to live out your faith beyond the classroom.

JST-SCU's M.T.S. program is a rigorous Jesuit program steeped in the traditions of Catholic scholarship, delivered in a modern format that allows students to combine study with their existing or developing professional and family commitments.

The Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (JST-SCU) prepares theological leaders who embody justice, compassion, and bold service.