Master of Divinity

Completion of the Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree and ordination to the priesthood are the normative credentials promoted by the School of Theology of the Pontifical College Josephinum for its seminarians. These credentials are conferred after completing the fourth year of studies in the School of Theology. The MDiv program, which is intended to prepare candidates for the Catholic priesthood, is open only to seminarians who have been accepted into the program by the rector/president of the Josephinum. The MDiv is a first-level professional degree that is included in the seminary’s ordination program. The ordination program also requires various advanced components.