STB Sacred Theology

The Bachelor in Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) is a first level, threeyear ecclesiastical degree granted in the name of the Holy See through the Ecclesiastical Faculty of the School of Theology and Ministry (STM), by virtue of its status as an ecclesiastical faculty accredited by the Vatican Congregation of Catholic Education. It is offered only in conjunction with the Master of Divinity (M.Div.), a threeyear civil degree. Building on the solid theological and practical foundation for ordained and fulltime lay ecclesial ministry established by the requirements of the M.Div. degree, the S.T.B. prepares one to pursue the Licentiate of Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), a second level, researchoriented ecclesiastical degree also offered by the STM.