Associate Degree (A.Th.)
🎓 Associate of Theology (A.Th.)
Saint Mary Theological College
The Associate of Theology program provides comprehensive undergraduate-level Orthodox theological formation for church servants, ministry assistants, and students preparing for advanced theological studies.
The program integrates biblical studies, theology, church history, liturgy, spiritual formation, and pastoral training within the Orthodox Christian tradition.
📘 Program Structure
The Associate of Theology is a two-year academic degree (four semesters).
All courses are offered through the Academic Departments of the College and must be completed in the prescribed sequence.
🔗 Required Courses
(linked directly to department course shells)
Year 1 — Semester 1
Biblical Studies Theology Church History Liturgy & WorshipYear 1 — Semester 2
Biblical Studies Theology Liturgy & Worship Spiritual FormationYear 2 — Semester 3
Theology Church History Pastoral Studies LanguagesYear 2 — Semester 4
Theology Church History Pastoral Studies Spiritual Formation📚 Course Access
All courses listed above are linked directly to their respective department course shells.
Instruction, assignments, assessments, and grading occur exclusively within departmental courses.
Program overview pages provide academic guidance and navigation only.
👥 Enrollment
Students are enrolled through semester-based Moodle cohorts, which automatically provide access to required courses.
⏱ Duration
- 2 academic years (4 semesters)
- Undergraduate theological degree
- Full-time or approved part-time study
➕ Pathway Forward
Graduates may apply for admission into:
- Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.) (with prerequisites)
Subject to Academic Council approval.
🏛 Academic Oversight
Saint Mary Theological College
Academic Council & Faculty Board