
Theology Online Bachelor's Degree Program

Your Catholic faith will come to life as you learn who God is and explore the mysteries he has revealed in Christ through the 100% online bachelor’s degree in theology program at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. You’ll build on Franciscan University’s liberal arts core curriculum with engaging courses in three fundamental areas of theology: doctrine, morals, and Scripture. Answer God’s call and prepare to serve the Church in your unique vocation through Franciscan University’s online theology degree.
What is theology?
Theology goes beyond just knowing the faith. Theology at Franciscan University seeks to deepen your understanding and love of God, while helping you appreciate the beauty of his revelation in Jesus Christ and through his Holy Spirit. With this online theology program, you will experience a dynamic orthodoxy that illuminates the God’s eternal truth and remains passionately faithful to Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
Here are just a few other ways Franciscan’s online theology bachelor’s degree program stands out from the rest:
Through the online theology degree at Franciscan University in Ohio you’ll be prepared to answer God’s call to live as salt and light in the world, fulfilling your personal vocation in your family, your community, and your workplace. Franciscan theology graduates are highly sought after by a variety of employers, including in Catholic dioceses, parishes, ministries, universities, and institutions, because they are faithful, joyful, and intellectually well-formed disciples. The Franciscan online theology degree also prepares you to continue your studies at the graduate level.
Graduate Programs for Theology Majors
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Learn from the same world-class professors who teach in our classrooms. Experience interactive classes online that aids and encourages your learning, plus an online community that inspires your faith.
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Through the 4+1 program at Franciscan University, you can earn your bachelor’s in theology and master’s in theological studies in just five years — entirely online.
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