A Graduate School of Theology dedicated to knowing and loving God.
The Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology forms men and women to know the Catholic faith deeply and to give an account of it — in a parish, in a classroom, in a diocese, or in further scholarship. Twelve courses, on campus in St. Louis or by distance education, in the company of the Fathers, Doctors and Saints.
“You have made us for yourself,” Augustine wrote, “and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” That restlessness — the cor inquietum — is what brings people here.
I hungered for the experience of an authentic and faithful Catholic education. Praise be to God that He led me to the Augustine Institute! My studies here continue to refresh my soul with the beauty of God’s Truth and never cease to deepen my love for Christ and His Church.
Mira Wilson
Class of ’25
How we form
The Church calls the study of the sacred page “the soul of sacred theology” (Dei Verbum, 24). Every program here begins there, putting the historical, linguistic and literary tools of contemporary scholarship in conversation with the Church’s own exegetical tradition.
We prepare students to give a joyful and compelling account of the faith — in active charity, and to the people they serve.
An interdisciplinary curriculum in Scripture, doctrine, Church history and the arts of missionary discipleship — formed by the Word of God in fidelity to the Church’s living Magisterium.
Every student receives an education that is immersed in Scripture and Catholic teaching. Full-time or part-time, on campus in St. Louis or by distance education.
An in-depth summary of the faith through classes on Sacred Scripture, Christian doctrine, and the Church’s mission.
12 Courses36 Credits
On campus or online
Equips parish and diocesan leaders to apply the truths of the faith practically to the work of the salvation of souls.
12 Courses36 Credits
On campus or online
Provides current and aspiring Catholic school educators of any subject matter with a theological foundation and a study of the heritage of Catholic education.
12 Courses36 Credits
On campus or online
Offers advanced training in biblical languages, the tools of contemporary scholarship, and Catholic interpretive principles.
16 Courses48 Credits
On campus only
How you study
Either way you are taught by the same faculty, take the same courses and earn the same degree, with intensive courses on campus whenever you want to be here.
Diocesan and parish work. Primary and secondary Catholic education. Apostolic and mission-oriented work of every kind. Some go on to further academic study.
Formation, catechesis and pastoral work in parishes and diocesan offices.
Teaching in Catholic schools, at every level from elementary to high school.
Apostolates, missions and lay movements of every kind.
Doctoral study, and academic research in Scripture and patristics.
The Augustine Institute’s MA program has been instrumental at better equipping me for my role as Program Manager of the Archdiocesan Office of Marriage & Family Life. More importantly, the Augustine Institute has deepened my love for Christ and His Church.
Paul J. Duker, Sr.
Class of ’26
All of them leave able to say what they believe and why.
